Helpers--Electricians pay range in Killeen
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,260 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Killeen earn between $34,890 and $44,730.
- $33K10th
- $35K25th
- $40KMedian
- $45K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,120 | $3,427 | $19.77 |
| Median | $39,730 | $3,311 | $19.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,890 | $2,908 | $16.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,730 | $3,728 | $21.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Killeen vs. Texas and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Killeen earn 7% less than the Texas average ($44,270) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen | $41,120 | $39,730 | $33,340 | $51,260 | 60 |
| Texas | $44,270 | $44,360 | $34,900 | $57,540 | 7,320 |
| 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 Killeen
On the average salary of $41,120, a single filer in Killeen takes home about $35,220 a year, or $2,935 a month and $1,355 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Killeen a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Killeen area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.1), so the average $41,120 buys what about $45,121 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Killeen ($46,660). A typical home costs $252,591, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Texas cities
Killeen ranks 11th of 17 Texas metro areas for this job; Amarillo pays the most ($49,610).
- Amarillo$49,610
- Dallas$45,990
- Midland$45,510
- College Station$45,220
- Houston$44,400
- Beaumont$44,180
- Longview$43,890
- San Antonio$43,260
- Waco$41,820
- Killeen$41,120
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 Killeen: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Killeen?
$19.77 an hour on average, and $19.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Killeen?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Killeen?
About $35,220 a year ($2,935 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,120. Texas has no state income tax.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Killeen than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Killeen-Temple, TX (28660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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