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Electrician Salary in Pennsylvania: Pay by City
Electricians in Pennsylvania earned a median $32.50 an hour, or $67,600 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $26.51 to $45.92 an hour, and the top tenth earned $58.95 or more. That is 7% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $21.92
- 25th
- $26.51
- Median
- $32.50
- 75th
- $45.92
- 90th
- $58.95
- 10th
- $45,600
- 25th
- $55,140
- Median
- $67,600
- 75th
- $95,500
- 90th
- $122,620
Which Pennsylvania cities pay electricians the most?
Reading has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $36.09 an hour; Lebanon has the lowest, $29.19.[1]
- Reading$36.09 · 820
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$35.86 · 10,090
- Harrisburg-Carlisle$34.53 · 1,050
- Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$33.44 · 1,050
- Pittsburgh$33.34 · 5,210
- Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$31.97 · 1,100
- Erie$31.64 · 420
- York-Hanover$31.43 · 770
- Lancaster$30.52 · 1,220
- Lebanon$29.19 · 230
The 10 largest of 16 metro areas with electrician data, by employment.
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Pennsylvania?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($95,500) and the 90th ($122,620).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21.92 | $45,600 |
| 25th | $26.51 | $55,140 |
| Median | $32.50 | $67,600 |
| 75th | $45.92 | $95,500 |
| 90th | $58.95 | $122,620 |
| Mean | $36.43 | $75,770 |
How much do new electricians make in Pennsylvania?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Pennsylvania earned $21.92 an hour or less ($45,600 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $26.51 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Pennsylvania?
Projections Central expects Pennsylvania to go from 23,970 electrician jobs in 2024 to 25,900 in 2034, a change of 8.1%, with about 2,320 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 23,970 | 25,900 | 8.1% | 2,320 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Pennsylvania?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Pennsylvania. General contractors have the highest median, $39.20 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $39.20 | $81,540 | 26,860 |
| Plumbers | $32.73 | $68,080 | 13,620 |
| Electricians | $32.50 | $67,600 | 22,730 |
| HVAC Technicians | $30.00 | $62,400 | 15,880 |
| Roofers | $26.79 | $55,710 | 3,830 |
Where to train in Pennsylvania
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Pennsylvania, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)