Electricians Salary in Erie, PA

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

Median annual salary $64,980 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.24
10th percentile $38,870
90th percentile $91,870
Employed locally 380
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,870
    25th
    $49,300
    50th (median)
    $64,980
    75th
    $83,220
    90th
    $91,870

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 106% Median Electricians salary is 6% above 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 Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $56,540
    Construction Laborers $45,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,840
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,000
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Erie, PA is $31.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.33 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Erie, PA is 4.2% above 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,870 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,300.