Helpers--Electricians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,760 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Louisville earn between $39,520 and $45,040.
- $37K10th
- $40K25th
- $45KMedian
- $45K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,020 | $3,668 | $21.16 |
| Median | $44,800 | $3,733 | $21.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,520 | $3,293 | $19.00 |
| 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 Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Louisville earn 4% more than the Kentucky average ($42,490) and about the same as the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $44,020 | $44,800 | $37,160 | $50,760 | 260 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $44,020, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $35,159 a year, or $2,930 a month and $1,352 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $36,259 | $3,022 |
| Working in KY | $35,159 | $2,930 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $44,020 buys what about $47,296 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Louisville: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Louisville?
$21.17 an hour on average, and $21.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $35,159 a year ($2,930 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,020. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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