Helpers--Electricians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $49,650 +24.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $38,910
90th percentile $57,720
Employed locally 80
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,910
    25th
    $39,490
    50th (median)
    $49,650
    75th
    $50,190
    90th
    $57,720

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 73% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 27% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,070
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $50,160
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $50,160
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,160
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $48,820
    California $47,540

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,470
    Construction Laborers $58,820
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,100
    Electricians $75,310
    Carpenters $66,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Bakersfield, CA is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 24.5% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,910 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,490.