Helpers--Electricians
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Median pay: $42,670/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +0.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — slower than average.
About 6,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
• Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
• Clean work area and wash parts.
• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
What's the median pay for Helpers--Electricians?
The median pay for Helpers--Electricians is $42,670 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Helpers--Electricians?
Employment for Helpers--Electricians is projected to change +0.2% from 2024 to 2034 - slower than average.
What education is typically required for Helpers--Electricians?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Helpers--Electricians?
About 6,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.