How much does a helpers--electrician make in Salem?
$45,170a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--electricians in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $21.72 an hour or $3,764 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.72
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 176
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,520Median: $45,170Highest 10%: $54,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,520 | $15.15 | |
| 25th | $40,530 | $19.49 | |
| Median | $45,170 | $21.72 | |
| 75th | $52,530 | $25.25 | |
| 90th | $54,880 | $26.38 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for helpers--electricians.
| Portland, OR | $52,690 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $101,400 |
| Electrician | $98,850 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $92,110 |
| Plumber | $80,610 |
| Glazier | $78,420 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,540 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $74,270 |
| Taper | $71,430 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $67,990 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $64,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--electrician make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $21.72 ($45,170 a year).
Do helpers--electricians make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $45,170 against $42,670 nationally, 6% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $49,800, so Salem pays 9% less.
Where does Salem rank for helpers--electrician pay?
37 of 176 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--electrician make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,880 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.