Electricians Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $67,860 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.62
10th percentile $46,770
90th percentile $98,590
Employed locally 630
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,770
    25th
    $54,340
    50th (median)
    $67,860
    75th
    $80,990
    90th
    $98,590

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,310
    Construction Laborers $45,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,210
    Highway Maintenance Workers $42,420
    Carpenters $49,070
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $65,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $32.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.12 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 8.8% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $46,770 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,340.