Helpers--Electricians Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $47,950 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.05
10th percentile $35,370
90th percentile $63,340
Employed locally 60
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,370
    25th
    $40,730
    50th (median)
    $47,950
    75th
    $48,620
    90th
    $63,340

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 67% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,260
    St. Louis, MO-IL $62,710
    Rhode Island $60,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,860
    Missouri $56,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,070

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $43,610
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $42,830
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $40,800
    Ohio $40,730
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $38,200
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $36,660

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,310
    Electricians $74,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,710
    Carpenters $55,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Electricians make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Akron, OH is $23.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.45 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Helpers--Electricians salaries?

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Akron, OH is 20.2% above the national median of $39,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Electricians in Akron?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,370 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,730.