SOC 47-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Electricians — Crestview
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Helpers--Electricians in Crestview, FL is $39,470 per year, close to the national median of $42,670 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Helpers--Electricians in Crestview, FL is $39,470 per year, close to the national median of $42,670 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $36,870 at the tenth percentile to more than $49,060 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,990 to $43,270.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.9 of every thousand jobs. Punta Gorda leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $43,580. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 273rd of 330 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,870 | −13.6% |
| 25th | $37,990 | −11.0% |
| Median (50th) | $39,470 | −7.5% |
| 75th | $43,270 | +1.4% |
| 90th | $49,060 | +15.0% |
| Mean | $40,920 | −4.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punta Gorda | $43,580 | 60 | |
| 2 | North Port | $39,560 | 250 | |
| 3 | Miami | $39,510 | 1,160 | |
| 4 | Cape Coral | $39,480 | 290 | |
| 5 | Panama City | $38,940 | 90 | |
| 6 | Port St. Lucie | $38,870 | 140 | |
| 7 | Palm Bay | $38,360 | 170 | |
| 8 | Tampa | $38,270 | 770 | |
| 9 | Jacksonville | $37,870 | 630 | |
| 10 | Orlando | $37,740 | 850 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Crestview run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $39,470 buys what $38,172 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,172US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,470 a year, 7.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,870 to $49,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Punta Gorda, at $43,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Electricians in Crestview, FL?
The median annual wage is $39,470, or $18.98 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,670, so pay in Crestview, FL is 7.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Crestview, FL earns more than $49,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,870 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Punta Gorda, at $43,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Crestview, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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