Helpers--Electricians Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $38,130 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.33
10th percentile $35,900
90th percentile $50,970
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,900
    25th
    $37,870
    50th (median)
    $38,130
    75th
    $45,610
    90th
    $50,970

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 44% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 56% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,070
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $50,160
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $50,160
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $49,650
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,160
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $48,820

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$65,050
    Construction Laborers$58,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83,920
    Electricians$73,970
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Riverside, CA is $18.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Riverside, CA is 4.4% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,900 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,870.