Electricians Salary in Pennsylvania
The median for electricians in Pennsylvania is $67,600 a year, somewhat above the national $63,190 (+7%); the state ranks 22nd of 51 states by median. Electricians earn 36% more than the median across all occupations in Pennsylvania ($49,690). Among neighbouring states, New York, New Jersey and Maryland pay more (up to $78,750 in New York) and West Virginia, Ohio and Delaware pay less (down to $63,700 in Delaware). Pennsylvania employs 22,730 electricians, 3.75 per 1,000 jobs, the 9th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.77 means it is less common in Pennsylvania than nationally.
Pennsylvania vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Pennsylvania | Hourly | $21.92 | $26.51 | $32.50 | $45.92 | $58.95 | $36.43 | 22,730 | 3.75 | 0.77 |
| Annual | $45,600 | $55,140 | $67,600 | $95,500 | $122,620 | $75,770 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $20.50 | $23.76 | $30.38 | $40.36 | $52.17 | $34.37 | 757,220 | – | – |
| Annual | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 22nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 9th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.77
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.75
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Pennsylvania's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Pennsylvania
16 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Pennsylvania publish a row for electricians, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | $36.09 | $75,070 | $45,930 | $129,830 | 820 | 4.70 | 0.96 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $35.86 | $74,590 | $46,980 | $132,610 | 10,090 | 3.48 | 0.72 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $34.53 | $71,820 | $38,860 | $129,510 | 1,050 | 3.13 | 0.64 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $33.44 | $69,540 | $42,210 | $118,180 | 1,050 | 4.10 | 0.84 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $33.34 | $69,340 | $45,780 | $106,840 | 5,210 | 4.68 | 0.96 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $31.97 | $66,500 | $48,290 | $122,400 | 1,100 | 2.91 | 0.60 |
| Erie, PA | $31.64 | $65,820 | $37,890 | $94,280 | 420 | 3.49 | 0.72 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $31.43 | $65,370 | $46,860 | $108,900 | 770 | 4.17 | 0.86 |
| Lancaster, PA | $30.52 | $63,490 | $41,000 | $133,150 | 1,220 | 4.85 | 1.00 |
| Williamsport, PA | $29.60 | $61,570 | $44,200 | $84,410 | 130 | 2.67 | 0.55 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $29.47 | $61,290 | $36,020 | $79,080 | 150 | 2.56 | 0.53 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $29.28 | $60,900 | $36,230 | $77,570 | 110 | 3.45 | 0.71 |
| Lebanon, PA | $29.19 | $60,710 | $38,380 | $86,690 | 230 | 4.31 | 0.88 |
| Johnstown, PA | $28.55 | $59,390 | $39,310 | $98,120 | 140 | 2.93 | 0.60 |
| Altoona, PA | $28.18 | $58,620 | $37,380 | $102,770 | 170 | 2.92 | 0.60 |
| State College, PA | $27.69 | $57,600 | $44,320 | $75,740 | 180 | 2.64 | 0.54 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $33.48 | $69,640 | $45,480 | $100,080 | 630 | 4.48 | 0.92 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $30.09 | $62,590 | $43,430 | $99,950 | 480 | 3.22 | 0.66 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $29.30 | $60,940 | $45,070 | $97,630 | 360 | 2.75 | 0.56 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $28.99 | $60,310 | $40,770 | $96,380 | 560 | 2.98 | 0.61 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $32.50 | $67,600 | 22,730 | 0.77 |
| Delaware | $30.63 | $63,700 | 2,260 | 0.96 |
| Maryland | $35.33 | $73,490 | 13,690 | 1.02 |
| New Jersey | $37.14 | $77,250 | 13,520 | 0.65 |
| New York | $37.86 | $78,750 | 40,130 | 0.85 |
| Ohio | $31.11 | $64,700 | 28,950 | 1.07 |
| West Virginia | $31.16 | $64,810 | 4,290 | 1.25 |
See the national page for Electricians (every state ranked) and the Pennsylvania wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Pennsylvania estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.