Helpers--Electricians Salary in New Jersey

Helpers--electricians in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $42,870 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($41,620), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--electricians average at $43,230 and the median at $44,550 for 1,670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,080.

Helpers--Electricians average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$42,870
Atlantic City$41,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$42,870	$44,950	$36,640	$35,805	103
Atlantic City	$41,620	$43,400	$38,400	$34,870	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Electricians salary in other states

Helpers--Electricians salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3013.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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