Helpers--Electricians pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,460 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Atlanta earn between $37,120 and $48,100.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $40KMedian
- $48K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,250 | $3,604 | $20.79 |
| Median | $40,220 | $3,352 | $19.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,120 | $3,093 | $17.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,100 | $4,008 | $23.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Atlanta earn 4% more than the Georgia average ($41,640) and about the same as the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $43,250 | $40,220 | $36,230 | $54,460 | 1,630 |
| Georgia | $41,640 | $39,030 | $31,070 | $53,230 | 3,160 |
| 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $43,250, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $35,522 a year, or $2,960 a month and $1,366 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $43,250 buys what about $43,225 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 8.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 1st of 10 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Atlanta: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Atlanta?
$20.79 an hour on average, and $19.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $35,522 a year ($2,960 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,250.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.38, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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