Helpers--electricians
Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Helpers--electricians help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. The role reports a median annual salary of $39,890 in the US and is projected to grow 20% over the next decade (much faster than average). Entry typically requires a High school diploma or equivalent, and shows moderate AI exposure (0.43 on a 0-1 scale) — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. The most in-demand skills for the role include Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Troubleshooting, Coordination.
Pay in the UK
UK: median £28,591 a year for Elementary construction occupations n.e.c. (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time)
Middle half of full-time jobs: £24,654 to £34,378 a year
UK jobs are grouped differently; this is the closest UK occupation group (ONS SOC 2020 9129). ONS rates this estimate precise. 2025 provisional figures; ONS revises them a year later. Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (Open Government Licence)
Pay in India (occupation group)
Average monthly earnings of salaried employees in the occupation group “Elementary occupations” in India, from the Government of India's Periodic Labour Force Survey (January–December 2025). It covers everyone in this group, not only Helpers--electricians, and it is not US pay converted to rupees.
Source: MoSPI (Government of India), Periodic Labour Force Survey Annual Report 2025, Table 51 — average wage/salary earnings of regular wage/salaried employees, NCO-2015 division 9. Official India data gives one average per occupation group: there are no official India figures for single careers, experience levels or cities. Read the report
Top skills
Knowledge you'll build
- Building and Construction
- Mechanical
- Public Safety and Security
- Design
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
- English Language
What you'd actually do
- Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
- Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
- Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
- Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
- Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
- Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
Tools & technology you'd use
Frequently asked questions
What does Helpers--electricians do?
Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
How much does Helpers--electricians earn?
The median annual salary for Helpers--electricians in the US is $39,890.
What is the job outlook for Helpers--electricians?
The role is projected to grow 20% over the next decade (much faster than average). Current US employment is approximately 66,600 workers.
How do I become a helpers--electricians?
The typical entry education is a High school diploma or equivalent. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.
What skills does Helpers--electricians need?
The most in-demand skills for this role include Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Troubleshooting, Coordination, Quality Control Analysis. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.
Will AI replace Helpers--electricians?
Our AI-durability model gives Helpers--electricians a score of 0.43 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.
How hard is it to enter this field?
Helpers--electricians has low barrier to entry — generally accessible — you can enter with basic credentials and on-the-job learning.