Helpers--Electricians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $48,820 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.47
10th percentile $38,380
90th percentile $80,410
Employed locally 210
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,380
    25th
    $40,140
    50th (median)
    $48,820
    75th
    $61,330
    90th
    $80,410

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 48% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 52% 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
    California $47,540

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$73,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$93,710
    Construction Laborers$58,600
    Electricians$75,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$66,130
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Electricians make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in San Diego, CA is $23.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.60 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Helpers--Electricians salaries?

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in San Diego, CA is 22.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,380 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,140.