Helpers--Electricians Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $41,840 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.12
10th percentile $31,630
90th percentile $52,000
Employed locally 90
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,630
    25th
    $36,820
    50th (median)
    $41,840
    75th
    $48,120
    90th
    $52,000

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,370
    Nevada $41,610
    Pennsylvania $39,490
    Evansville, IN $38,600
    Richmond, VA $38,310

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,900
    Electricians $62,500
    Construction Laborers $42,970
    Carpenters $53,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Charlottesville, VA is $20.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Charlottesville, VA is 4.9% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $31,630 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,820.