Helpers--Electricians Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $36,760 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $29,280
90th percentile $45,190
Employed locally 1,200
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,280
    25th
    $35,150
    50th (median)
    $36,760
    75th
    $37,900
    90th
    $45,190

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 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
    Florence, SC $40,100
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $39,620
    Punta Gorda, FL $39,130
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $38,750
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $38,230
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $37,720

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $41,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,320
    Electricians $53,790
    Carpenters $49,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Tampa, FL is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Tampa, FL is 7.8% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $29,280 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,150.