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Helpers--Electricians is a notable career in the 47 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Helpers--Electricians against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 47-3013 |
| title | Helpers--Electricians |
| onet code | 47-3013.00 |
| description | Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 47 |
| tot emp | 64,440 |
| a mean | 42,900 |
| a median | 39,890 |
| a pct10 | 31,200 |
| a pct25 | 36,400 |
| a pct75 | 47,520 |
| a pct90 | 56,770 |
| h mean | 20 |
| h median | 19 |
The day-to-day work of a helpers--electricians typically centers on strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Critical Thinking, and Speaking. Across the top 7 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.07 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working helpers--electricians, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (70.8%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Rhode Island at $60,860 and lowest in Illinois at $31,020 — a 2.0× spread. The top five states (Rhode Island, Missouri, Washington, Nebraska, New York) average $54,742. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $60,860 | $56,930 | $37,820 | $71,930 | 60 |
| Missouri | $56,870 | $57,930 | $28,300 | $89,760 | 460 |
| Washington | $56,020 | $63,520 | $39,670 | $100,840 | 570 |
| Nebraska | $50,550 | $51,930 | $40,330 | $55,870 | 80 |
| New York | $49,410 | $52,200 | $37,600 | $75,760 | 3,690 |
| Connecticut | $48,350 | $51,870 | $36,400 | $77,500 | 590 |
| California | $47,540 | $52,760 | $36,990 | $80,410 | 1,790 |
| District of Columbia | $47,510 | $46,380 | $39,830 | $55,580 | 280 |
| Oregon | $47,020 | $48,350 | $38,620 | $66,930 | 430 |
| Idaho | $46,970 | $47,310 | $36,800 | $59,840 | 340 |
| Massachusetts | $46,810 | $46,950 | $39,060 | $59,560 | 1,040 |
| Texas | $45,880 | $44,820 | $33,600 | $57,420 | 8,170 |
| Wisconsin | $45,750 | $48,430 | $35,080 | $72,730 | 1,130 |
| Hawaii | $45,650 | $48,190 | $41,050 | $58,690 | — |
| Maryland | $45,460 | $45,790 | $35,550 | $58,330 | 1,320 |
| Arizona | $45,410 | $45,250 | $36,910 | $53,410 | 840 |
| Maine | $45,230 | $50,260 | $39,910 | $61,410 | 1,100 |
| Oklahoma | $44,170 | $43,350 | $31,930 | $53,310 | 1,840 |
| Utah | $42,120 | $44,500 | $37,610 | $62,050 | 310 |
| Iowa | $42,010 | $44,620 | $34,090 | $58,770 | 320 |
| Nevada | $41,610 | $46,610 | $30,780 | $61,700 | 480 |
| Ohio | $40,730 | $41,970 | $31,670 | $52,460 | 820 |
| Michigan | $40,220 | $43,410 | $35,460 | $59,260 | 190 |
| New Mexico | $39,610 | $40,990 | $30,400 | $49,870 | 410 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,490 | $39,100 | $20,180 | $52,730 | 1,550 |
| Indiana | $39,420 | $41,710 | $31,590 | $51,420 | 990 |
| New Jersey | $39,070 | $42,660 | $34,300 | $48,690 | 2,170 |
| Louisiana | $39,050 | $41,450 | $27,920 | $55,310 | 2,900 |
| Arkansas | $38,860 | $38,850 | $26,940 | $48,840 | 350 |
| Virginia | $38,780 | $41,840 | $32,010 | $54,180 | 3,140 |
| Delaware | $38,770 | $39,490 | $29,810 | $52,430 | 90 |
| Tennessee | $38,720 | $40,550 | $30,600 | $49,150 | 2,570 |
| North Carolina | $38,270 | $39,140 | $30,160 | $46,630 | 6,460 |
| South Carolina | $38,050 | $38,050 | $27,430 | $47,550 | 1,880 |
| New Hampshire | $37,980 | $38,170 | $33,350 | $47,640 | 140 |
| Kentucky | $37,930 | $39,660 | $31,200 | $48,330 | 740 |
| Florida | $37,590 | $38,890 | $32,190 | $46,900 | 7,400 |
| Georgia | $37,300 | $39,970 | $30,050 | $51,010 | 3,380 |
| Wyoming | $37,290 | $37,830 | $28,210 | $42,640 | — |
| Vermont | $36,920 | $42,360 | $32,870 | $66,560 | 150 |
| Mississippi | $36,580 | $36,930 | $30,440 | $45,530 | 600 |
| Alabama | $35,860 | $36,390 | $29,140 | $46,000 | 2,220 |
| Montana | $35,360 | $36,160 | $31,200 | $43,380 | 40 |
| Colorado | $34,790 | $41,320 | $33,940 | $64,210 | 140 |
| West Virginia | $34,780 | $35,450 | $29,920 | $44,080 | 190 |
| Kansas | $33,550 | $36,730 | $26,720 | $57,060 | 240 |
| South Dakota | $31,710 | $33,510 | $29,830 | $38,090 | 340 |
| Illinois | $31,020 | $38,080 | $29,120 | $50,640 | 350 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for helpers--electricians. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Apprentice or Automotive Electrician Helper (Auto Electrician Helper) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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