Construction and Extraction Occupations
BLS May 2025 wages Peer-group outlier SOC 47-3013

Helpers--Electricians

Median pay sits 42% below the mid peer in Construction and Extraction Occupations (neighbors include Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers, Electricians, Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas, Pile Driver Operators).

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Same-major-group titles next to Helpers--Electricians: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers ($110K) , Electricians ($63K) , Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas ($68K) , Pile Driver Operators ($73K) . Hash-ordered per card so residual SOC siblings do not share an identical peer sentence.

What Helpers--Electricians publish as work

O*NET task statements for SOC 47-3013 - occupation-level descriptions, not every employer's posting. Sibling cards diverge here because the task set is entity-keyed.

  1. 1. Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering
  2. 2. Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter
  3. 3. Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools
  4. 4. Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools
  5. 5. Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order
  6. 6. Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools
  7. 7. Clean work area and wash parts
  8. 8. Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical sy…
  9. 9. Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools
  10. 10. Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools
  11. 11. Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws, and punches
  12. 12. Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck

Helpers--Electricians: O*NET ranks Active Listening first

Importance-ranked O*NET profile for SOC 47-3013 - lead skill Active Listening at 3.3 ; lead knowledge Building and Construction. Sibling cards diverge here even when peer titles overlap.

Top skills

  1. 1. Active Listening 3.3
  2. 2. Speaking 3.1
  3. 3. Critical Thinking 3.1
  4. 4. Coordination 3.0
  5. 5. Troubleshooting 3.0
  6. 6. Quality Control Analysis 3.0
  7. 7. Judgment and Decision Making 3.0
  8. 8. Active Learning 2.9

Knowledge areas

  1. 1. Building and Construction 4.0
  2. 2. Mechanical 3.9
  3. 3. Public Safety and Security 3.9
  4. 4. Design 3.8
  5. 5. Customer and Personal Service 3.8
  6. 6. Administration and Management 3.7
Pay vs Construction and Extraction Occupations peers
-42%
vs mid peer median $73,300
This role $42,670/yr
$43K
National median
↑ +0%
Growth 2024-2034
6,800
Annual openings
63,630
Estimated US jobs
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
Highest-pay peer · $110K

Typical Entry and Preparation Assignments

Entry education High school diploma or equivalent

Top Paying States for Helpers--Electricians

1. Colorado $56,420
2. Missouri $58,340
3. New Mexico $48,030
4. Connecticut $56,020
5. Hawaii $47,890
6. Massachusetts $48,340
7. District of Columbia $48,300
8. California $52,080
9. Washington $61,110
10. Oregon $49,800

Other Construction and Extraction Occupations titles

  1. 1. Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $109,910
  2. 2. Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $67,890
  3. 3. Electricians $63,190
  4. 4. Pile Driver Operators $73,300
  5. 5. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,920
  6. 6. Terrazzo Workers and Finishers $76,170

Among Construction and Extraction Occupations peers on this card, Helpers--Electricians sits 42% below the mid peer median ($73,300). Its own median is $42,670.

Employment Projections expect +0% change between 2024 and 2034 (slower than average vs baseline 3.1%). About 6,800 annual openings are projected. BLS assigns High school diploma or equivalent as typical education needed for entry. These are occupation-level assignments, not universal requirements. BLS does not publish a separate occupation-specific safety rate for this role; its broad SOC-group rate is excluded from this career card's grade.

Highest published state median in this ranking: Colorado at $56,420. The table records differences without proving causes. Highest-pay peer shown here: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers at $109,910. Compare the same statistic in the relevant local wage area before treating the national median as a personal benchmark; OEWS excludes employer benefits.

Helpers--Electricians pay-rank #58 in Construction and Extraction Occupations

On the Construction and Extraction Occupations median table (60 detailed occupations with OEWS medians), Helpers--Electricians lands at #58, in the lower third. That rank is a table position, not a statement about individual workers.

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Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024-2034.

Helpers--Electricians pays 42% below its major-group peer median. See the state map and the peers closest to (and furthest from) this line.

Helpers--Electricians salary map

State, metro, and percentile for SOC 47-3013

Colorado · top state for Helpers--Electricians

$56K published median

Missouri · #2 state pay

$58K · behind Colorado

Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

Highest-pay peer vs Helpers--Electricians · $110K

Electricians

Lower-pay peer beside Helpers--Electricians · $63K

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Helpers--Electricians land on the Construction and Extraction Occupations median table? ▼
Helpers--Electricians is pay-rank #58 of 60 in this major group, lower third of the median table. Closest lower-third titles: Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other ($43K), Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters ($42K), Helpers--Carpenters ($44K), Helpers--Roofers ($44K). That position is a table rank, not a worker percentile.
What do helpers--electricians do day to day? ▼
O*NET lists published task statements for Helpers--Electricians. Leading ones include: Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering; Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter; Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools; Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools. These are occupation-level task descriptions, not every employer's job description.
Which O*NET skills rank highest for helpers--electricians? ▼
For SOC 47-3013, O*NET importance scores lead with Active Listening (3.3), Speaking (3.1), Critical Thinking (3.1), Coordination (3.0). Knowledge areas emphasize Building and Construction, Mechanical, Public Safety and Security. These are occupation-level profiles, not a hiring checklist for every employer.
What is the OEWS national median for Helpers--Electricians? ▼
May 2025 OEWS reports $42,670 as the national median for Helpers--Electricians. The published 10th-90th range is $33,020 to $58,340. Beside Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers ($109,910), this is the occupation-level national figure, not a local offer.
What employment change does BLS publish for Helpers--Electricians? ▼
The 2024-2034 projection for Helpers--Electricians is +0%. Projected annual openings: about 6,800. Relative to the current all-occupations baseline of 3.1%: slower than average.
What typical entry education does BLS assign to Helpers--Electricians? ▼
BLS assigns High school diploma or equivalent as the typical-education-needed-for-entry category for Helpers--Electricians. These are occupation-level labels, not every employer's hiring rule.
Which three states show the highest OEWS medians for Helpers--Electricians? ▼
Colorado ($56,420), Missouri ($58,340), New Mexico ($48,030) lead this ranking. The table does not identify why those state estimates differ.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. Wage and state figures use BLS OEWS May 2025; growth and education use BLS Employment Projections for 2024-2034; safety fields cite BLS CFOI/SOII; task statements cite O*NET where shown. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

Disclaimer: Wage and outlook figures on this page are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute career, financial, or salary-negotiation advice. Actual pay varies by employer, experience, and local conditions; consult a career counselor or the hiring employer for guidance specific to your situation.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OES Occupational wage estimates by area and industry · 2025

Federal sources on this Helpers--Electricians card
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS / OES) - national median and percentiles for SOC 47-3013. bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET OnLine - task and skill statements for Helpers--Electricians. onetcenter.org
  • BLS Employment Projections - 2024-2034 change and openings for this occupation. bls.gov/emp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - demographic and labor-force context for state and metro geography. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) - payroll-tax aggregate context for wage comparisons. irs.gov/statistics