SOC 47-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Electricians — Massachusetts
Massachusetts · 2 metro areas compared
In Massachusetts the median wage for Helpers--Electricians is $48,340 a year, which is 13.3% higher than the national figure of $42,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Massachusetts the median wage for Helpers--Electricians is $48,340 a year, which is 13.3% higher than the national figure of $42,670. Half of workers earn between $44,010 and $57,670. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,440 and the ninetieth at $58,060.
The area has 610 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Among the 47 states with published data for this occupation, Massachusetts ranks 7th by median wage. Boston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,340. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 564th of 717 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,440 | −5.2% |
| 25th | $44,010 | +3.1% |
| Median (50th) | $48,340 | +13.3% |
| 75th | $57,670 | +35.2% |
| 90th | $58,060 | +36.1% |
| Mean | $49,700 | +16.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $48,340 buys what $45,690 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,690US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,340 a year, 13.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,440 to $58,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 610 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $48,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Electricians in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $48,340, or $23.24 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 Massachusetts is 13.3% higher. 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 Massachusetts earns more than $58,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,440 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 Boston, at $48,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 610 jobs in this occupation in Massachusetts. 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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