Helpers--Electricians Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $46,490 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $29,700
90th percentile $56,630
Employed locally 140
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,700
    25th
    $37,370
    50th (median)
    $46,490
    75th
    $47,660
    90th
    $56,630

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 67% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 33% 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
    Topeka, KS $43,360
    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 Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,900
    Electricians $62,160
    Carpenters $49,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,980
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Wichita, KS is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Wichita, KS is 16.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $29,700 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,370.