Construction and Extraction Occupations

Helpers--Electricians Salary in the United States

DOL-verified data from 89 government filings, with BLS survey comparison.

DOL Median Salary
$28,226
BLS median: $39,890
DOL Median Salary
$28,226
From 89 DOL filings
BLS Median Salary
$39,890
BLS OEWS 2024 survey
Total Employers
45
Companies with DOL filings
Total Employment
64,440
Estimated US workers (BLS)

DOL Filings vs BLS Survey

What Employers File with DOL

$28,226
DOL-Filed Salary Range
$17,805$22,194$28,226$34,341$48,277

This figure comes from 89 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.

What BLS Says the Market Pays

$39,890
BLS Survey Salary Range
$31,200$36,400$39,890$47,520$56,770

This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 64,440 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.

DOL-filed salaries are 29.2% lower than BLS survey data, which may reflect that sponsored positions concentrate in high-cost locations or experience-intensive roles.

Salary Distribution

Top Paying Employers for Helpers--Electricians

Ranked by median salary from DOL filings
RankEmployerMedian SalaryFilingsvs Market
1Wiz Tech, Inc.$20,80030-47.9%

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Salary by State

StateMedianvs NationalFilings
Nebraska$37,877-25.1%7
Massachusetts$34,341-26.6%3
Illinois$33,613+8.4%3
Florida$30,758-18.2%4
Alabama$20,800-42%5
Georgia$20,322-45.5%1
Utah$17,805-57.7%1

Salary Trend - DOL Data

Education Requirements

From PERM filings

For Helpers--Electricians positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.

Education by Top Employer

Most common minimum education from PERM filings
EmployerMost Common EducationMedian Salary
Wiz Tech, Inc.High School$20,800

Salary by Industry

Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)

The highest-paying industry for Helpers--Electricians is Construction at $32,380.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Helpers--Electricians make?

Based on 89 DOL filings, the median salary for a Helpers--Electricians is $28,226, ranging from $22,194 to $34,341.

What is the highest salary for a Helpers--Electricians?

The 90th percentile salary is $56,770 according to BLS data.

Does this data include all Helpers--Electricians salaries or only visa-sponsored workers?

DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Helpers--Electricians positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.