Helpers--Electricians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $39,770 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.12
10th percentile $33,920
90th percentile $51,790
Employed locally 1,740
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,920
    25th
    $35,490
    50th (median)
    $39,770
    75th
    $48,770
    90th
    $51,790

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 46% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 54% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $39,410
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $38,460
    Dalton, GA $38,390

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,020
    Electricians $60,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,240
    Carpenters $51,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Atlanta, GA is $19.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Atlanta, GA is 0.3% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $33,920 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,490.