Helpers--Electricians pay range in Columbia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,140 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Columbia earn between $35,240 and $45,410.
- $29K10th
- $35K25th
- $38KMedian
- $45K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,120 | $3,260 | $18.81 |
| Median | $37,670 | $3,139 | $18.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,240 | $2,937 | $16.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,410 | $3,784 | $21.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Columbia vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Columbia earn 4% less than the South Carolina average ($40,570) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $39,120 | $37,670 | $29,080 | $49,140 | 270 |
| South Carolina | $40,570 | $39,460 | $29,690 | $49,260 | 2,000 |
| 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 Columbia
On the average salary of $39,120, a single filer in Columbia takes home about $33,133 a year, or $2,761 a month and $1,274 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbia a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbia area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.7), so the average $39,120 buys what about $41,767 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbia ($46,430). A typical home costs $256,154, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other South Carolina cities
Columbia ranks 5th of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($43,000).
- Charleston$43,000
- Greenville$40,990
- Sumter$40,290
- Florence$39,630
- Columbia$39,120
- Spartanburg$39,030
- Hilton Head Island$38,630
- Myrtle Beach$37,500
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 Columbia: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Columbia?
$18.81 an hour on average, and $18.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Columbia?
About $33,133 a year ($2,761 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,120.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Columbia than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Columbia, SC (17900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.68, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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