Helpers--Electricians pay range in Tampa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,300 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Tampa earn between $36,910 and $45,080.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $38KMedian
- $45K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,860 | $3,405 | $19.64 |
| Median | $38,270 | $3,189 | $18.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,910 | $3,076 | $17.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,080 | $3,757 | $21.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Tampa vs. Florida and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Tampa earn about the same as the Florida average ($40,760) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $40,860 | $38,270 | $34,990 | $49,300 | 770 |
| Florida | $40,760 | $38,670 | $34,990 | $49,050 | 5,810 |
| 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 Tampa
On the average salary of $40,860, a single filer in Tampa takes home about $35,011 a year, or $2,918 a month and $1,347 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Tampa a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tampa area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $40,860 buys what about $40,500 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Tampa ($48,940). A typical home costs $360,738, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Florida cities
Tampa ranks 9th of 16 Florida metro areas for this job; Fort Myers pays the most ($42,290).
- Fort Myers$42,290
- Panama City$42,170
- Sarasota$42,120
- Port St. Lucie$41,600
- Punta Gorda$41,600
- Palm Bay$41,460
- Miami$41,240
- Crestview$40,920
- Tampa$40,860
- Jacksonville$40,560
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 Tampa: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Tampa?
$19.65 an hour on average, and $18.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Tampa?
About $35,011 a year ($2,918 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,860. Florida has no state income tax.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Tampa than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (45300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.31, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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