Helpers--Electricians Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $40,930 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.68
10th percentile $35,030
90th percentile $50,550
Employed locally 170
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,030
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $40,930
    75th
    $49,360
    90th
    $50,550

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 55% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 45% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,040
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $39,360
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $38,460

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,400
    Electricians $74,730
    Carpenters $58,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,410
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,250
    Highway Maintenance Workers $52,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Rochester, NY is $19.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Rochester, NY is 2.6% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,030 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.