Helpers--Electricians Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $37,400 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.98
10th percentile $32,210
90th percentile $47,530
Employed locally 60
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,210
    25th
    $35,510
    50th (median)
    $37,400
    75th
    $38,430
    90th
    $47,530

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 60% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 40% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $42,830
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $40,220
    Clarksville, TN-KY $38,900
    Kentucky $37,930
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $37,930
    Paducah, KY-IL $37,610

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,870
    Carpenters $51,410
    Electricians $55,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,770
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Electricians make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Bowling Green, KY is $17.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.85 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Helpers--Electricians salaries?

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Bowling Green, KY is 6.2% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $32,210 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,510.