Helpers--Electricians pay range in Charlottesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,150 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Charlottesville earn between $38,690 and $53,340.
- $36K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $53K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,980 | $3,832 | $22.11 |
| Median | $45,750 | $3,812 | $22.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,690 | $3,224 | $18.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,340 | $4,445 | $25.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Charlottesville vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Charlottesville earn about the same as the Virginia average ($44,920) and 4% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $45,980 | $45,750 | $36,240 | $55,150 | 100 |
| Virginia | $44,920 | $44,530 | $33,710 | $59,120 | 2,180 |
| 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 Charlottesville
On the average salary of $45,980, a single filer in Charlottesville takes home about $37,295 a year, or $3,108 a month and $1,434 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Charlottesville a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlottesville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.1), so the average $45,980 buys what about $46,376 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlottesville ($55,180). A typical home costs $473,058, or 10.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Virginia cities
Charlottesville ranks 1st of 6 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charlottesville$45,980
- Virginia Beach$45,660
- Richmond$43,850
- Lynchburg$42,870
- Harrisonburg$42,400
- Roanoke$39,870
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 Charlottesville: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Charlottesville?
$22.10 an hour on average, and $21.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Charlottesville?
About $37,295 a year ($3,108 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,980.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Charlottesville than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Charlottesville, VA (16820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.06, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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