Helpers--Electricians pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,470 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Columbus earn between $31,620 and $38,380.
- $31K10th
- $32K25th
- $33KMedian
- $38K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,840 | $2,987 | $17.23 |
| Median | $32,990 | $2,749 | $15.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,620 | $2,635 | $15.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,380 | $3,198 | $18.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Columbus earn 14% less than the Georgia average ($41,640) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $35,840 | $32,990 | $30,910 | $45,470 | 140 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $35,840, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $29,938 a year, or $2,495 a month and $1,151 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $29,938 | $2,495 |
| Working in AL | $29,531 | $2,461 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $35,840 buys what about $40,136 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 10th 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 Columbus: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Columbus?
$17.23 an hour on average, and $15.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Columbus?
About $29,938 a year ($2,495 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,840.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 2.96, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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