Helpers--Electricians pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,800 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Hagerstown earn between $36,160 and $48,080.
- $31K10th
- $36K25th
- $40KMedian
- $48K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,030 | $3,419 | $19.73 |
| Median | $40,300 | $3,358 | $19.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,160 | $3,013 | $17.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,080 | $4,007 | $23.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Hagerstown earn 5% less than the Maryland average ($43,220) and 7% less than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $41,030 | $40,300 | $31,200 | $48,800 | 60 |
| Maryland | $43,220 | $43,970 | $31,200 | $59,040 | 1,010 |
| 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 Hagerstown
On the average salary of $41,030, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $33,410 a year, or $2,784 a month and $1,285 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $34,072 | $2,839 |
| Working in MD | $33,410 | $2,784 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $41,030 buys what about $43,570 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 3rd of 3 Maryland metro areas for this job; Lexington Park pays the most ($43,480).
- Lexington Park$43,480
- Baltimore$43,000
- Hagerstown$41,030
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 Hagerstown: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Hagerstown?
$19.73 an hour on average, and $19.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $33,410 a year ($2,784 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,030. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.30, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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