Helpers--Electricians pay range in Fresno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,060 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Fresno earn between $38,630 and $59,060.
- $36K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $59K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,730 | $4,061 | $23.43 |
| Median | $46,140 | $3,845 | $22.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,630 | $3,219 | $18.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,060 | $4,922 | $28.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Fresno vs. California and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Fresno earn 9% less than the California average ($53,730) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | $48,730 | $46,140 | $35,830 | $64,060 | 90 |
| California | $53,730 | $52,080 | $38,620 | $68,660 | 3,120 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Fresno
On the average salary of $48,730, a single filer in Fresno takes home about $40,218 a year, or $3,352 a month and $1,547 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Fresno a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fresno area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.2), so the average $48,730 buys what about $47,701 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Fresno ($46,910). A typical home costs $409,749, or 8.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other California cities
Fresno ranks 7th of 7 California metro areas for this job; San Francisco pays the most ($60,400).
- San Francisco$60,400
- San Diego$54,260
- Stockton$52,530
- Santa Maria$51,760
- Los Angeles$50,510
- Bakersfield$49,270
- Fresno$48,730
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Fresno: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Fresno?
$23.43 an hour on average, and $22.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Fresno?
About $40,218 a year ($3,352 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,730. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Fresno than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3013; area Fresno, CA (23420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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