Helpers--Electricians pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,980 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Albuquerque earn between $37,130 and $50,730.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $49KMedian
- $51K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,150 | $3,929 | $22.67 |
| Median | $48,570 | $4,048 | $23.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,130 | $3,094 | $17.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,730 | $4,228 | $24.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Albuquerque earn about the same as the New Mexico average ($46,920) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $47,150 | $48,570 | $36,420 | $61,980 | 200 |
| New Mexico | $46,920 | $48,030 | $35,610 | $59,730 | 510 |
| 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 Albuquerque
On the average salary of $47,150, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $39,005 a year, or $3,250 a month and $1,500 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $47,150 buys what about $49,348 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other New Mexico cities
Albuquerque ranks 1st of 2 New Mexico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Albuquerque$47,150
- Farmington$45,650
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 Albuquerque: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Albuquerque?
$22.67 an hour on average, and $23.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $39,005 a year ($3,250 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,150.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- 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 1.18, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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