Electrician Helper Salary in Virginia
$21/hr
Virginia helper wage ranges for electrical support roles, with sector comparisons and questions about hours, supervision and progression.
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Electrician Helper Salary in Virginia
Virginia helper wage ranges for electrical support roles, with sector comparisons and questions about hours, supervision and progression.
What Electrician Helpers Earn in Virginia
Virginia electrician-helper employee wages span $16.21–$28.42/hr, or $33,710–$59,120 a year. These figures describe support workers who assist electricians, including material handling and preparation. They exclude premium pay and benefits. Compare the offered duties with the supervising electrician's role. A registered electrician apprenticeship has its own wage schedule, so ask which occupation and training agreement the vacancy covers. Keep the written offer with employment records. Confirm whether public projects pay a prevailing wage rate. Ask how overtime is scheduled during busy phases.
Hourly rates by level in Virginia
What each rung of the trade is paid, before overtime and per diem.
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$28.00 is above roughly 46% of this market. The top quarter starts at $36.00, and the median sits at $29.00.
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An estimate, not an offer. Overtime is paid at time and a half past forty hours.
Who pays the most in Virginia
These national helper comparisons cover building systems, commercial construction and utilities. Match the employer's business to the sector before comparing an offer.
Building Equipment Contractors
Electrical installation firms use helpers for cable, fittings and work-area preparation. For Virginia vacancies, discuss movement between installation and service jobs. Ask who supplies tools and how the crew schedules material deliveries.
Nonresidential Building Construction
Commercial building crews coordinate electrical support with other trades. Ask Virginia employers how delivery timing and access restrictions shape the helper's shift. Discuss expected weekly hours through each stage of the building project.
Utility System Construction
Power and communications projects involve cable supplies and outdoor logistics. Discuss travel areas and weather arrangements for the Virginia utility assignment. Include transport arrangements when comparing jobs that move between distant work areas.
Which states pay electrician helpers the most
Median hourly across every state with a published guide for this trade. Cost of living is not netted out — compare take-home, not just the rate.
What each certification is worth
Sorted by payback speed.
| Certification | Rate bump | Extra / year | Cost | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSHA 30-Hour Construction | +$0.69 | $1,435 | $159 | 6 weeks |
| OSHA 10-Hour Construction | +$0.23 | $478 | $59 | 7 weeks |
| Aerial/Scissor Lift (MEWP) Operator | +$0.06 | $125 | $59 | 25 weeks |
| NFPA 70E Electrical Safety - Qualified Worker Training (8-hr) | +$0.18 | $374 | $190 | 27 weeks |
| American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED | +$0.08 | $166 | $102 | 32 weeks |
| Richmond Electricians' JATC (IBEW Local 666 / NECA) Inside Wireman Apprenticeship (journeyperson) | +$3.29 | $6,843 | $4,800 | 37 weeks |
What overtime actually adds
Past forty hours the rate is time and a half. Built from the rate above. At $21.41/hr.
Questions workers ask
Will a registered electrical apprenticeship raise my pay as I progress?▾
Must I pay for my own insulating gloves?▾
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Current BLS Virginia employee wages for Helpers--Electricians, SOC 47-3013; helper wages exclude premium pay and benefits and are separate from licensed-electrician wages.
Last updated October 29, 2026. Rates are market estimates, not guarantees.