Electricians Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $65,850 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.66
10th percentile $46,120
90th percentile $124,340
Employed locally 720
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,120
    25th
    $51,990
    50th (median)
    $65,850
    75th
    $81,100
    90th
    $124,340

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 80% Median Electricians salary is 20% 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 York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,570
    Carpenters $59,100
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,320
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,960
    Highway Maintenance Workers $51,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in York?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in York, PA is $31.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.36 or more per hour.

    Is York above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in York, PA is 5.6% 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 York?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $46,120 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,990.