Careers · Helpers--Electricians · West Virginia
Helpers--Electricians in West Virginia
Electrician helpers assist licensed electricians with installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment. They hold tools, organize materials, prepare work sites, and clean up after jobs In West Virginia the median pay is $33,680 a year, 21% below the national median of $42,670.
$33,680median pay in West Virginia, per year
$29,480–$40,270middle half earn
210employed in West Virginia
$42,670U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordinationTroubleshootingQuality Control AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning
Knowledge areas
Building and ConstructionMechanicalPublic Safety and SecurityDesignCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and Management
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Helpers--Electricians.
Licenses and training in West Virginia
Helpers--Electricians pay in other states
Washington · $61,110Missouri · $58,340Colorado · $56,420Connecticut · $56,020California · $52,080Oregon · $49,800Massachusetts · $48,340District of Columbia · $48,300New Mexico · $48,030Hawaii · $47,890
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against helpers--electricians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against helpers--electricians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-3013.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, West Virginia, annual.