Helpers--Electricians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $39,610 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.04
10th percentile $33,570
90th percentile $49,870
Employed locally 250
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,570
    25th
    $33,610
    50th (median)
    $39,610
    75th
    $47,450
    90th
    $49,870

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 58% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 42% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,860
    Rhode Island $60,860
    Missouri $56,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,070

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $56,020
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $48,770
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $48,130
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $46,560
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $45,370
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $45,000

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,800
    Electricians $57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,840
    Carpenters $53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Albuquerque, NM is $19.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 0.7% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $33,570 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,610.