How to hire an electrical helper

Electrical helper hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring electrical helpers in the United States:

The median cost to hire an electrical helper is $1,633.
It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
HR departments typically allocate 15% of their budget towards recruitment efforts.
Small businesses spend $1,105 per electrical helper on training each year, while large companies spend $658.
It takes approximately 12 weeks for a new employee to reach full productivity levels.
There are a total of 130,234 electrical helpers in the US, and there are currently 47,283 job openings in this field.
Nashville, TN, has the highest demand for electrical helpers, with 7 job openings.

How to hire an electrical helper, step by step

To hire an electrical helper, you need to identify the specific skills and experience you want in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and advertise the job opening to attract potential candidates. To hire an electrical helper, you should follow these steps:

Here's a step-by-step electrical helper hiring guide:

Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
Step 3: Make a budget
Step 4: Write an electrical helper job description
Step 5: Post your job
Step 6: Interview candidates
Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electrical helper
Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does an electrical helper do?

An Electrical Helper is responsible for assisting head electricians in conducting electrical repairs and installments for private households or commercial establishments. Electrical Helpers operate various electrical tools and equipment, requiring them to inspect the materials before and after every use to avoid potential hazards and operational failures. They also support the senior electricians in performing troubleshooting procedures, component replacements, and upgrading systems for optimization. An Electrical Helper must have excellent organizational and mechanical skills, especially in fixing broken cables and strictly following safety protocols and regulations.

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Identify your hiring needs

The electrical helper hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

Determine employee vs contractor status

Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

An electrical helper's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, electrical helpers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

The following list breaks down different types of electrical helpers and their corresponding salaries.

Type of Electrical Helper	Description	Hourly rate
Electrical Helper	Construction laborers and helpers perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites.	$12-17
Journeyman	A journeyman is an experienced worker whose role will vary on the line of industry where one is involved. They work without supervision from a master craftsman... Show more	$18-39
Plumber	Plumbers specialize in assembling, detecting issues, maintaining, and repairing pipes and systems that can either involve water or gas distribution in a home or establishment, ensuring that they function efficiently. Additionally, Plumbers can also install various materials such as kitchen or bathroom sinks, toilets, appliances, and more... Show more	$17-40

Create an ideal candidate profile
Common skills:
- Hand Tools
- Ladders
- EMT
- Assist Electricians
- RUN Conduit
- OSHA
- Switches
- Electrical Systems
- Electrical Circuits
- Electrical Components
- Test Equipment
- Light Fixtures
- Electrical Conduit
- MC
Check all skills
Responsibilities:
- Set and wire PDU's and PLC's.
- Set and terminate PDU's and PLC's.
- Lay out ac and dc cable in the trenches.
- Run MC wire and strap accordingly.
- Maintain ac units and clean outside units and coils.
- Make up junction boxes, make taps, terminate wires.
More electrical helper duties

Make a budget

Including a salary range in the electrical helper job description is a good way to get more applicants. An electrical helper salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

For example, the average salary for an electrical helper in Texas may be lower than in Maine, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level electrical helper. Additionally, an electrical helper with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

Average electrical helper salary

$15.13hourly

$31,465 yearly

Entry-level electrical helper salary

$26,000 yearly salary

Updated December 16, 2025

Average electrical helper salary by state

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New York	$33,251	$16
2	Maryland	$32,581	$16
3	Virginia	$32,562	$16
4	Ohio	$32,313	$16
5	California	$32,018	$15
6	Indiana	$31,935	$15
7	North Carolina	$31,885	$15
8	Iowa	$31,832	$15
9	Tennessee	$31,484	$15
10	Colorado	$31,438	$15
11	South Carolina	$31,417	$15
12	Alabama	$31,234	$15
13	Texas	$31,187	$15
14	Georgia	$31,137	$15
15	Mississippi	$31,053	$15
16	Louisiana	$30,902	$15
17	Florida	$30,803	$15

Average electrical helper salary by company

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Xcel Energy	$40,562	$19.50	25
2	City of Los Angeles	$40,519	$19.48	3
3	CenterPoint Energy	$35,264	$16.95
4	AZZ	$34,953	$16.80	1
5	Textron	$34,576	$16.62	56
6	Romanoff Group	$33,752	$16.23	30
7	Samuel Engineering	$32,697	$15.72	2
8	Zachry Group	$32,442	$15.60	21
9	SelecSource	$32,398	$15.58
10	Aerotek	$32,378	$15.57	201
11	Mortenson	$32,361	$15.56	42
12	PeopleReady	$32,177	$15.47	90
13	Automation Personnel Services	$32,046	$15.41	6
14	Wanzek Construction	$32,027	$15.40	2
15	Aventure Staffing	$31,973	$15.37	2
16	Atlantic Constructors	$31,926	$15.35	9
17	EMCOR Group	$31,460	$15.13	209
18	Sargent Electric	$31,431	$15.11	4
19	Electrical Services Co	$31,375	$15.08	9
20	Integrated Services	$31,110	$14.96	33

Writing an electrical helper job description

An electrical helper job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an electrical helper job description:

Electrical helper job description example

Apply today – Start ASAP $17-25/hr

Skills

Preform Trim outs
Measure, cut, & bend duct

Run Square & Spiral ductwork

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of Experience

Have all hand tools and Drill

Reliable transportation

Work Safely and follow OSHA guidelines

Perks

-Long Term Work - $500 Sign-on Bonus - Paycheck Advances - Weekly Direct Deposit

-Unlimited $250 Referral Bonuses - $50 first day referral bonus

- 40 hrs a week + Overtime - Paid Holidays - 401K & Health Benefits

- Free OSHA training and Lift Certifications - Milestone Rewards Program!

CCS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Some of our positions are subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify candidates.

Post your job
To find the right electrical helper for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:
- Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
- Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with electrical helpers they would recommend.
- Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit electrical helpers who meet your education requirements.
- Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.
Post your job online:
- Post your electrical helper job on Zippia to find and recruit electrical helper candidates who meet your exact specifications.
- Use field-specific websites such as constructionjobs.
- Post a job on free websites.
Interview candidates
Your first interview with electrical helper candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.
It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.
The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.
Send a job offer and onboard your new electrical helper
Once you've decided on a perfect electrical helper candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.
You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.
To prepare for the new electrical helper first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.
Go through the hiring process checklist
- Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
- Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
- Define job responsibilities and requirements
- Establish budget and timeline
- Determine hiring decision makers for the role
- Write job description
- Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
- Promote the job internally
- Process applications through applicant tracking system
- Review resumes and cover letters
- Shortlist candidates for screening
- Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
- Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
- Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
- Conduct background checks on top candidates
- Check references of top candidates
- Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
- Extend offer to top candidate(s)
- Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
- Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
- Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
- Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire an electrical helper?

Recruiting electrical helpers involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

You can expect to pay around $31,465 per year for an electrical helper, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for electrical helpers in the US typically range between $12 and $17 an hour.

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