Helpers--Electricians Salary in Fort Wayne, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Wayne, IN

Median annual salary $42,940 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.65
10th percentile $30,190
90th percentile $58,870
Employed locally 50
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,190
    25th
    $36,430
    50th (median)
    $42,940
    75th
    $49,570
    90th
    $58,870

    Fort Wayne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,378 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 62% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 38% 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 $56,020
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $56,020
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $48,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,390
    Wisconsin $45,750
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,370

    Related occupations in Fort Wayne, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,520
    Electricians $66,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,380
    Carpenters $58,440
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Electricians make per hour in Fort Wayne?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Fort Wayne, IN is $20.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.03 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Wayne above or below average for Helpers--Electricians salaries?

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Fort Wayne, IN is 7.6% 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 Fort Wayne?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $30,190 per year in Fort Wayne, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,430.