Helpers--Electricians pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,970 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Providence earn between $38,770 and $40,440.
- $39K10th
- $39K25th
- $40KMedian
- $40K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,580 | $3,548 | $20.47 |
| Median | $40,440 | $3,370 | $19.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,770 | $3,231 | $18.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $40,440 | $3,370 | $19.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Providence earn 3% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $42,580 | $40,440 | $38,760 | $53,970 | 40 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $42,580, a single filer in Providence takes home about $35,413 a year, or $2,951 a month and $1,362 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $35,413 | $2,951 |
| Working in MA | $34,584 | $2,882 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $42,580 buys what about $41,838 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 12.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$46,130
- Boston, MA$50,030
- Hartford, CT$47,520
- New Haven, CT$49,930
- Waterbury, CT$47,440
- Bridgeport, CT$48,110
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 Providence: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Providence?
$20.47 an hour on average, and $19.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Providence?
About $35,413 a year ($2,951 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,580. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.6%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.12, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.12).
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