Helpers--Electricians pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,140 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Richmond earn between $37,240 and $48,000.
- $33K10th
- $37K25th
- $44KMedian
- $48K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,850 | $3,654 | $21.08 |
| Median | $43,510 | $3,626 | $20.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,240 | $3,103 | $17.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Richmond earn about the same as the Virginia average ($44,920) and about the same as the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $43,850 | $43,510 | $33,170 | $54,140 | 410 |
| Virginia | $44,920 | $44,530 | $33,710 | $59,120 | 2,180 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $43,850, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $35,706 a year, or $2,976 a month and $1,373 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $43,850 buys what about $44,810 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 9.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 3rd of 6 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($45,980).
- Charlottesville$45,980
- Virginia Beach$45,660
- Richmond$43,850
- Lynchburg$42,870
- Harrisonburg$42,400
- Roanoke$39,870
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 Richmond: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Richmond?
$21.08 an hour on average, and $20.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Richmond?
About $35,706 a year ($2,976 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,850.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Richmond 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.53, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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