Helpers--Electricians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $49,160 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $38,570
90th percentile $61,760
Employed locally 140
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,570
    25th
    $39,830
    50th (median)
    $49,160
    75th
    $53,240
    90th
    $61,760

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 52% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 48% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $48,820
    California $47,540

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $77,100
    Construction Laborers $60,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,800
    Electricians $75,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Sacramento, CA is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Sacramento, CA is 23.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,570 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,830.