Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Georgia
$43,000 / year
≈ $3,600 per month · $20.67 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Georgia · median $40,500
25th percentile
$37,500Average
$43,00075th percentile
$49,000
$37,500Average
$43,00075th percentile
$49,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Helpers–Electrician salary by state
Alabama$40,000
Arizona$46,500
Arkansas$41,000
California$55,500
Colorado$55,500
Connecticut$57,500
Delaware$40,000
District of Columbia$49,500
Florida$42,000
Georgia$43,000
Hawaii$52,000
Idaho$45,000
Illinois$42,500
Indiana$41,000
Iowa$45,500
Kansas$45,000
Kentucky$44,000
Louisiana$42,000
Maine$53,500
Maryland$44,500
Massachusetts$51,500
Michigan$46,500
Minnesota$50,500
Mississippi$37,000
Missouri$61,000
Montana$40,000
Nebraska$43,500
Nevada$49,500
New Hampshire$38,500
New Jersey$44,500
New Mexico$48,500
New York$53,500
North Carolina$42,500
Ohio$45,000
Oklahoma$47,500
Oregon$52,500
Pennsylvania$40,500
South Carolina$42,000
South Dakota$38,000
Tennessee$43,000
Texas$46,000
Utah$46,500
Vermont$46,500
Virginia$46,500
Washington$68,500
West Virginia$36,000
Wisconsin$50,000
About this role
Helpers–Electrician is a professional role within the function in the Construction and Extraction job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Helpers–Electricians do
Typical education: High School Diploma
- Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
- Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
- Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
- Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
- Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Troubleshooting Quality Control Analysis Judgment and Decision Making
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Helpers–Electrician pay by experience level
Entry level$34,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$38,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$44,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$50,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$60,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+0.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
6,800
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Helpers–Electrician salary by industry
Specialty Trade Contractors
55,510 workers
$45,000Building Equipment Contractors
54,640 workers
$45,000Administrative and Support Services
2,730 workers
$44,000Employment Services
2,690 workers
$44,000Construction of Buildings
1,400 workers
$51,500Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
1,350 workers
$66,500Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
1,340 workers
$67,000Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
1,050 workers
$48,000Utility System Construction
910 workers
$47,000Nonresidential Building Construction
690 workers
$48,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Helpers–Electrician pays 30% below the average across 63 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $65,000).
Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction
Helpers–Carpenter$45,500
Helpers–Roofer$47,000
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$51,000
Fence Erector$52,500
Rock Splitters, Quarry$53,500
Construction Laborer$54,000
Floor Sanders and Finishers$54,500
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Helpers–Electrician make?
The average base salary for a Helpers–Electrician in the United States is $45,500 per year, or about $21.88 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $38,000 and $50,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?
The Construction and Extraction job family averages $65,000 across 63 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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