Helpers--Electricians Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $38,310 -4% vs national
Median hourly $18.42
10th percentile $31,090
90th percentile $50,790
Employed locally 620
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,090
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $38,310
    75th
    $45,800
    90th
    $50,790

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 45% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 55% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,370
    Charlottesville, VA $41,840
    Nevada $41,610
    Pennsylvania $39,490
    Evansville, IN $38,600

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,720
    Electricians $60,200
    Carpenters $49,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Richmond, VA is $18.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Richmond, VA is 4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $31,090 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.