Electricians Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $57,150 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.48
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $100,140
Employed locally 140
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $46,180
    50th (median)
    $57,150
    75th
    $73,360
    90th
    $100,140

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 94% Median Electricians salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,090
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $91,390
    Napa, CA $80,910
    Grants Pass, OR $80,190
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $80,070
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $74,040

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$54,380
    Construction Laborers$43,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,180
    Highway Maintenance Workers$48,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Altoona, PA is $27.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.41 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Altoona, PA is 8.3% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Altoona?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,180.