Helpers--Electricians Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $37,370 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.97
10th percentile $30,620
90th percentile $47,550
Employed locally 40
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,620
    25th
    $33,440
    50th (median)
    $37,370
    75th
    $39,180
    90th
    $47,550

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 53% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 47% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,370
    Charlottesville, VA $41,840
    Nevada $41,610
    Pennsylvania $39,490
    Evansville, IN $38,600

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $50,860
    Construction Laborers $37,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,820
    Electricians $56,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Staunton, VA is $17.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Staunton, VA is 6.3% below 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $30,620 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,440.