Helpers--Electricians pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,210 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Cincinnati earn between $38,370 and $49,610.
- $35K10th
- $38K25th
- $42KMedian
- $50K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,840 | $3,653 | $21.08 |
| Median | $42,430 | $3,536 | $20.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,370 | $3,198 | $18.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,610 | $4,134 | $23.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Cincinnati vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Cincinnati earn about the same as the Ohio average ($43,410) and about the same as the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $43,840 | $42,430 | $35,010 | $52,210 | 200 |
| Ohio | $43,410 | $41,920 | $34,300 | $50,970 | 810 |
| 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 Cincinnati
On the average salary of $43,840, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $35,853 a year, or $2,988 a month and $1,379 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $36,120 | $3,010 |
| Working in KY | $35,989 | $2,999 |
| Working in OH | $35,853 | $2,988 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $43,840 buys what about $45,968 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 2nd of 3 Ohio metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($46,100).
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 Cincinnati: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Cincinnati?
$21.08 an hour on average, and $20.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $35,853 a year ($2,988 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,840. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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