How much does a helpers--electrician make in Houston?
$44,840a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--electricians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $21.56 an hour or $3,737 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.56
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 176
- Jobs in the area
- 1,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,100Median: $44,840Highest 10%: $56,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| 25th | $37,350 | $17.96 | |
| Median | $44,840 | $21.56 | |
| 75th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| 90th | $56,630 | $27.23 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for helpers--electricians.
| Midland, TX | $48,050 |
| Beaumont, TX | $46,050 |
| Amarillo, TX | $45,870 |
| College Station, TX | $45,440 |
| Longview, TX | $44,710 |
| Dallas, TX | $44,490 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $44,040 |
| Waco, TX | $42,120 |
| San Antonio, TX | $40,660 |
| Killeen, TX | $39,730 |
| McAllen, TX | $38,650 |
| El Paso, TX | $34,140 |
| Brownsville, TX | $32,430 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--electrician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $21.56 ($44,840 a year).
Do helpers--electricians make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $44,840 against $42,670 nationally, 5% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $44,360, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for helpers--electrician pay?
43 of 176 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--electrician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,630 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.