Helpers--Electricians pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for helpers--electricians is $21.41 an hour ($44,530 a year). About 2,180 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($42,670). Virginia ranks 18th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--electricians in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.21 | $33,710 |
| 25% of workers | $18.12 | $37,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.41 | $44,530 |
| 75% of workers | $23.51 | $48,910 |
| 90% of workers | $28.42 | $59,120 |
Helpers--Electricians pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $45,750 | 100 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $44,530 | 450 |
| Richmond | $43,510 | 410 |
| Lynchburg | $39,640 | 60 |
| Roanoke | $38,470 | 110 |
| Harrisonburg | $37,680 | 70 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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)
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