Helpers--Electricians pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,120 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Columbus earn between $40,470 and $50,610.
- $37K10th
- $40K25th
- $45KMedian
- $51K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,100 | $3,842 | $22.16 |
| Median | $44,670 | $3,722 | $21.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,470 | $3,372 | $19.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,610 | $4,218 | $24.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Columbus vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Columbus earn 6% more than the Ohio average ($43,410) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $46,100 | $44,670 | $37,220 | $55,120 | 220 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $46,100, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $37,243 a year, or $3,104 a month and $1,432 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Columbus a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $46,100 buys what about $48,288 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($51,340). A typical home costs $333,537, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Ohio cities
Columbus ranks 1st of 3 Ohio metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Columbus$46,100
- Cincinnati$43,840
- Dayton$43,340
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?
$22.16 an hour on average, and $21.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Columbus?
About $37,243 a year ($3,104 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,100. Includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); 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 Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Columbus, OH (18140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); 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 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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