Helpers--Electricians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,080 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Washington earn between $39,430 and $53,580.
- $34K10th
- $39K25th
- $47KMedian
- $54K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,080 | $3,923 | $22.63 |
| Median | $47,470 | $3,956 | $22.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,430 | $3,286 | $18.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,580 | $4,465 | $25.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Washington earn about the same as the Washington, D.C. average ($47,870) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $47,080 | $47,470 | $34,150 | $59,080 | 1,320 |
| Washington, D.C. | $47,870 | $48,300 | $40,810 | $54,210 | 330 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $47,080, a single filer in Washington takes home about $38,350 a year, or $3,196 a month and $1,475 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $38,688 | $3,224 |
| Working in DC | $38,350 | $3,196 |
| Working in VA | $38,116 | $3,176 |
| Working in MD | $37,984 | $3,165 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $47,080 buys what about $43,239 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 12.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$41,030
- Baltimore, MD$43,000
- Lexington Park, MD$43,480
- Harrisonburg, VA$42,400
- Charlottesville, VA$45,980
- Richmond, VA$43,850
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 Washington: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Washington?
$22.64 an hour on average, and $22.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Washington?
About $38,350 a year ($3,196 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,080.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). 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 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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