Helpers--Electricians pay range in Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,880 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Salem earn between $40,530 and $52,530.
- $32K10th
- $41K25th
- $45KMedian
- $53K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,670 | $3,806 | $21.96 |
| Median | $45,170 | $3,764 | $21.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,530 | $3,378 | $19.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,530 | $4,378 | $25.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Salem vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Salem earn 10% less than the Oregon average ($50,870) and 4% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | $45,670 | $45,170 | $31,520 | $54,880 | 60 |
| Oregon | $50,870 | $49,800 | $39,210 | $69,140 | 570 |
| 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 Salem
On the average salary of $45,670, a single filer in Salem takes home about $35,726 a year, or $2,977 a month and $1,374 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Salem a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Salem area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $45,670 buys what about $44,062 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Salem ($55,310). A typical home costs $454,689, or 10.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Oregon cities
Salem ranks 2nd of 2 Oregon metro areas for this job; Portland pays the most ($53,460).
- Portland$53,460
- Salem$45,670
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 Salem: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Salem?
$21.96 an hour on average, and $21.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Salem?
About $35,726 a year ($2,977 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,670. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Salem, OR (41420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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