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 $65,400 per year ($31.44 per hour), up 5.0% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $44,760 at the 10th percentile to $109,320 at the 90th.
Pennsylvania employs approximately 21,860 electricians statewide, up 2.3% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $74,040 | $35.60/hr | 9,900 | up 5.5% |
| Harrisburg | $70,640 | $33.96/hr | 960 | up 27.6% |
| Allentown | $66,870 | $32.15/hr | 1,140 | up 23.7% |
| York | $65,850 | $31.66/hr | 720 | up 13.9% |
| Scranton | $65,390 | $31.44/hr | 1,000 | up 8.4% |
| Reading | $64,110 | $30.82/hr | 730 | up 12.9% |
| Pittsburgh | $63,890 | $30.71/hr | 4,390 | down 5.5% |
| Lancaster | $61,980 | $29.80/hr | 1,270 | up 20.7% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
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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