Helpers--Electricians pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,780 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Lexington earn between $36,870 and $45,040.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $40KMedian
- $45K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,820 | $3,485 | $20.11 |
| Median | $40,310 | $3,359 | $19.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,870 | $3,072 | $17.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,040 | $3,753 | $21.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Lexington earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($42,490) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $41,820 | $40,310 | $35,590 | $48,780 | 100 |
| Kentucky | $42,490 | $42,790 | $35,350 | $50,760 | 690 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $41,820, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $33,286 a year, or $2,774 a month and $1,280 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $41,820 buys what about $45,021 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($44,020).
- Louisville$44,020
- Lexington$41,820
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Lexington: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Lexington?
$20.11 an hour on average, and $19.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,870, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Lexington?
About $33,286 a year ($2,774 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,820. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3013; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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