Helpers--Electricians pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,220 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Augusta earn between $35,160 and $46,510.
- $29K10th
- $35K25th
- $38KMedian
- $47K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,550 | $3,296 | $19.01 |
| Median | $37,580 | $3,132 | $18.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,160 | $2,930 | $16.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,510 | $3,876 | $22.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Augusta earn 5% less than the Georgia average ($41,640) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $39,550 | $37,580 | $29,330 | $49,220 | 200 |
| 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 Augusta
On the average salary of $39,550, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $32,733 a year, or $2,728 a month and $1,259 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $33,470 | $2,789 |
| Working in GA | $32,733 | $2,728 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $39,550 buys what about $43,035 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 7th of 10 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($43,250).
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 Augusta: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Augusta?
$19.02 an hour on average, and $18.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Augusta?
About $32,733 a year ($2,728 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,550.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.11, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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