Helpers--Electricians Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $45,170 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.72
10th percentile $31,520
90th percentile $54,880
Employed locally 60
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,520
    25th
    $40,530
    50th (median)
    $45,170
    75th
    $52,530
    90th
    $54,880

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 59% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 41% 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 $49,410
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $48,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,170
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $48,130
    California $47,540
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,390

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $50,220
    Construction Laborers $49,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $66,700
    Electricians $82,740
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Salem, OR is $21.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Salem, OR is 13.2% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $31,520 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,530.