Helpers--Electricians Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $37,660 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.11
10th percentile $15,820
90th percentile $47,640
Employed locally 60
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,820
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $37,660
    75th
    $46,500
    90th
    $47,640

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 48% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 52% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,350
    Reading, PA $43,920
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $42,450
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $41,270
    York-Hanover, PA $40,010
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $39,620

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,450
    Carpenters $55,250
    Electricians $70,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $68,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Harrisburg, PA is $18.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Harrisburg, PA is 5.6% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $15,820 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.