Helpers--Electricians Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $36,870 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $29,240
90th percentile $46,360
Employed locally 70
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,240
    25th
    $29,890
    50th (median)
    $36,870
    75th
    $44,070
    90th
    $46,360

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 59% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 41% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $41,600
    Michigan $40,220
    Gainesville, GA $39,990
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $39,770
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $39,410
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $38,460

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,490
    Electricians $58,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,230
    Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $50,380
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,440
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Athens, GA is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Athens, GA is 7.6% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $29,240 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,890.