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SOC 47-3013·Construction & Extraction
Helpers--Electricians
Median wage
$50,860
10-yr outlook
+8.9%by 2032
Openings / year
569
Workers in NY
3,690
How pay grows with experience
Helpers--Electricians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $40,866 |
| Median (typical) | $50,860 |
| Experienced | $60,168 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Helpers--Electricians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $56,134 |
| Hudson Valley | $47,336 |
| Long Island | $47,336 |
| Southern Tier | $47,126 |
| Capital Region | $43,190 |
| Finger Lakes | $42,131 |
| Western New York | $39,616 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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