Helpers--Electricians Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $36,180 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.39
10th percentile $30,280
90th percentile $43,560
Employed locally 60
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,280
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $36,180
    75th
    $38,480
    90th
    $43,560

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 64% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 36% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $43,450
    Clarksville, TN-KY $38,900
    Jackson, TN $38,480
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $38,070
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $37,530
    Knoxville, TN $37,390

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,760
    Electricians$51,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,290
    Carpenters$47,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Electricians make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Johnson City, TN is $17.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.52 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Helpers--Electricians salaries?

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Johnson City, TN is 9.3% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $30,280 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.