Helpers--Electricians Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $45,970 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $35,540
90th percentile $59,250
Employed locally 640
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,540
    25th
    $38,130
    50th (median)
    $45,970
    75th
    $49,920
    90th
    $59,250

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 47% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 53% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $42,450
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $39,330
    Lexington Park, MD $39,280

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,120
    Electricians $63,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,660
    Carpenters $60,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Baltimore, MD is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Baltimore, MD is 15.2% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,540 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,130.