Electricians Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,720 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.23
10th percentile $39,090
90th percentile $81,680
Employed locally 560
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,090
    25th
    $46,090
    50th (median)
    $58,720
    75th
    $68,900
    90th
    $81,680

    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

    Related occupations in Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,000
    Carpenters $49,090
    Highway Maintenance Workers $44,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Central Pennsylvania is $28.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.34 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Central Pennsylvania is 5.8% 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $39,090 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,090.