Helpers--Electricians pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,430 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Philadelphia earn between $32,220 and $47,780.
- $28K10th
- $32K25th
- $39KMedian
- $48K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,470 | $3,372 | $19.46 |
| Median | $38,640 | $3,220 | $18.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,220 | $2,685 | $15.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,780 | $3,982 | $22.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Philadelphia earn 4% more than the Pennsylvania average ($39,000) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $40,470 | $38,640 | $28,230 | $52,430 | 580 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,000 | $38,880 | $26,240 | $49,770 | 1,000 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $40,470, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $33,455 a year, or $2,788 a month and $1,287 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $33,999 | $2,833 |
| Working in PA | $33,455 | $2,788 |
| Working in DE | $33,018 | $2,752 |
| Working in MD | $32,987 | $2,749 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $40,470 buys what about $39,462 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 9.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 3rd of 6 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Pittsburgh pays the most ($41,480).
- Pittsburgh$41,480
- Scranton$41,070
- Philadelphia$40,470
- Reading$37,190
- Harrisburg$37,080
- Allentown$37,030
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Philadelphia?
$19.46 an hour on average, and $18.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $33,455 a year ($2,788 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,470. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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