Helpers--Electricians Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $43,360 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.84
10th percentile $39,590
90th percentile $49,230
Employed locally 90
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,590
    25th
    $39,780
    50th (median)
    $43,360
    75th
    $48,110
    90th
    $49,230

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 64% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 36% 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
    Wichita, KS $46,490
    Kansas City, MO-KS $41,010
    Clarksville, TN-KY $38,900
    Jackson, TN $38,480
    Jacksonville, FL $37,040
    Jacksonville, NC $36,420

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,060
    Electricians $61,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,790
    Carpenters $51,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Topeka, KS is $20.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Topeka, KS is 8.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $39,590 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,780.