Helpers--Electricians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $46,350 +16.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.28
10th percentile $34,920
90th percentile $56,850
Employed locally 1,920
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,920
    25th
    $37,430
    50th (median)
    $46,350
    75th
    $50,130
    90th
    $56,850

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 58% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 42% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $47,500
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,390
    Midland, TX $47,290
    Corpus Christi, TX $45,190
    Waco, TX $44,760
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $44,740

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Houston, TX is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Houston, TX is 16.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $34,920 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,430.