Helpers--Electricians pay range in Sumter
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,540 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Sumter earn between $36,830 and $46,030.
- $31K10th
- $37K25th
- $39KMedian
- $46K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,290 | $3,358 | $19.37 |
| Median | $38,930 | $3,244 | $18.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,830 | $3,069 | $17.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,030 | $3,836 | $22.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Sumter vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Sumter earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($40,570) and 9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter | $40,290 | $38,930 | $30,700 | $48,540 | 30 |
| 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 Sumter
On the average salary of $40,290, a single filer in Sumter takes home about $34,048 a year, or $2,837 a month and $1,310 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 Sumter a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sumter area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.0), so the average $40,290 buys what about $45,774 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Sumter ($42,890). A typical home costs $210,445, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other South Carolina cities
Sumter ranks 3rd 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 Sumter: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Sumter?
$19.37 an hour on average, and $18.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Sumter?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Sumter?
About $34,048 a year ($2,837 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,290.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Sumter than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Sumter, SC (44940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 2.18, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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