Helpers--Electricians pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for helpers--electricians is $22.98 an hour ($47,800 a year). About 4,660 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($42,670). It is about the same as the New York median ($47,210).
Pay range for helpers--electricians in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.96 | $35,270 |
| 25% of workers | $18.98 | $39,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.98 | $47,800 |
| 75% of workers | $27.89 | $58,020 |
| 90% of workers | $31.89 | $66,340 |
Helpers--Electricians pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $47,800 | 4,660 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $45,170 | 120 |
| Rochester | $44,860 | 130 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $38,740 | 50 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Electricians | $79,020 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $43,870 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $52,000 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $122,480 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $48,850 |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | $58,580 |
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