Electricians Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $61,970 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.79
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $90,670
Employed locally 340
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $49,090
    50th (median)
    $61,970
    75th
    $67,900
    90th
    $90,670

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,810
    Construction Laborers $45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,050
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,370
    Carpenters $47,630
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $49,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $29.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.94 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 0.6% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,090.