Electrician Salary in Pennsylvania
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.
Pennsylvania Electrician Wages at a Glance
Pennsylvania electricians earn a statewide median of $67,600 per year ($32.50 per hour), up 6.7% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $45,600 at the 10th percentile to $122,620 at the 90th.
Pennsylvania employs approximately 22,730 electricians statewide, up 16.2% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | $75,070 | $36.09/hr | 820 | up 17.7% |
| Philadelphia | $74,590 | $35.86/hr | 10,090 | up 4.5% |
| Harrisburg | $71,820 | $34.53/hr | 1,050 | up 24.1% |
| Scranton | $69,540 | $33.44/hr | 1,050 | up 13.0% |
| Pittsburgh | $69,340 | $33.34/hr | 5,210 | up 8.0% |
| Allentown | $66,500 | $31.97/hr | 1,100 | up 18.9% |
| York | $65,370 | $31.43/hr | 770 | up 8.0% |
| Lancaster | $63,490 | $30.52/hr | 1,220 | up 12.1% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
Pennsylvania Electrician Apprenticeships
Most electricians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.
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