Helpers--Electricians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $56,070 +40.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.96
10th percentile $43,730
90th percentile $102,830
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,730
    25th
    $45,110
    50th (median)
    $56,070
    75th
    $90,010
    90th
    $102,830

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 42% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 58% 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
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $56,020

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    California $47,540

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$80,950
    Construction Laborers$76,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$103,090
    Electricians$93,750
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$71,700
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$61,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in San Francisco, CA is $26.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in San Francisco, CA is 40.6% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $43,730 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,110.