Helpers--Electricians pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,670 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Boston earn between $44,090 and $57,670.
- $39K10th
- $44K25th
- $48KMedian
- $58K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,030 | $4,169 | $24.05 |
| Median | $48,340 | $4,028 | $23.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,090 | $3,674 | $21.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,670 | $4,806 | $27.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($49,700) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $50,030 | $48,340 | $38,830 | $57,670 | 490 |
| Massachusetts | $49,700 | $48,340 | $40,440 | $58,060 | 610 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $50,030, a single filer in Boston takes home about $40,198 a year, or $3,350 a month and $1,546 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $42,379 | $3,532 |
| Working in MA | $40,198 | $3,350 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $50,030 buys what about $46,210 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 14.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 2 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$50,030
- Worcester$46,130
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 Boston: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Boston?
$24.05 an hour on average, and $23.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Boston?
About $40,198 a year ($3,350 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,030. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
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