Helpers--Electricians pay in California
In California, the median pay for helpers--electricians is $25.04 an hour ($52,080 a year). About 3,120 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($42,670). California ranks 5th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--electricians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.57 | $38,620 |
| 25% of workers | $21.11 | $43,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.04 | $52,080 |
| 75% of workers | $29.45 | $61,260 |
| 90% of workers | $33.01 | $68,660 |
Helpers--Electricians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $61,260 | 550 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $51,030 | 330 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $50,880 | 60 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $50,160 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $50,160 | 0 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $49,960 | 790 |
| Fresno | $46,140 | 90 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for helpers--electricians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Electricians | $76,160 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $44,670 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $129,040 |
| Lighting Technicians | $94,070 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $49,890 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $47,130 |
| Millwrights | $77,950 |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | $46,220 |
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