Helpers--Electricians Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $37,930 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $30,640
90th percentile $47,020
Employed locally 80
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,640
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $37,930
    75th
    $42,670
    90th
    $47,020

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 54% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 46% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $42,830
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $40,220
    Clarksville, TN-KY $38,900
    Kentucky $37,930
    Paducah, KY-IL $37,610
    Bowling Green, KY $37,400

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,960
    Electricians $58,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,850
    Carpenters $50,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Lexington, KY is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Lexington, KY is 4.9% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $30,640 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.