How much does a helpers--electrician make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for helpers--electricians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $22.82 an hour or $3,956 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.82
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 176
- Jobs in the area
- 1,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,150 | $16.42 | |
| 25th | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| Median | $47,470 | $22.82 | |
| 75th | $53,580 | $25.76 | |
| 90th | $59,080 | $28.40 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for helpers--electricians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--electrician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $22.82 ($47,470 a year).
Do helpers--electricians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $47,470 against $42,670 nationally, 11% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $48,300, so Washington pays 2% less.
Where does Washington rank for helpers--electrician pay?
20 of 176 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--electrician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,080 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.