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Electricians average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$81,720
- Reading$76,550
- Pittsburgh$75,340
- Harrisburg$75,300
- Allentown$74,810
- Scranton$74,490
- York$73,060
- Lancaster$72,660
- Erie$66,250
- Johnstown$64,340
- Williamsport$64,090
- Lebanon$64,000
- Altoona$62,820
- Chambersburg$62,670
- Gettysburg$59,610
- State College$57,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $81,720 | $74,590 | $57,900 | $63,811 | 103 |
| Reading | $76,550 | $75,070 | $57,810 | $60,333 | 97 |
| Pittsburgh | $75,340 | $69,340 | $56,980 | $59,519 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $75,300 | $71,820 | $55,580 | $59,492 | 99 |
| Allentown | $74,810 | $66,500 | $56,950 | $59,162 | 100 |
| Scranton | $74,490 | $69,540 | $50,870 | $58,947 | 94 |
| York | $73,060 | $65,370 | $55,470 | $57,985 | 96 |
| Lancaster | $72,660 | $63,490 | $49,310 | $57,716 | 98 |
| Erie | $66,250 | $65,820 | $47,660 | $53,378 | 91 |
| Johnstown | $64,340 | $59,390 | $46,670 | $51,902 | 86 |
| Williamsport | $64,090 | $61,570 | $51,130 | $51,709 | 92 |
| Lebanon | $64,000 | $60,710 | $49,750 | $51,639 | 93 |
| Altoona | $62,820 | $58,620 | $47,450 | $50,727 | 90 |
| Chambersburg | $62,670 | $61,290 | $49,810 | $50,611 | 95 |
| Gettysburg | $59,610 | $60,900 | $46,850 | $48,247 | 95 |
| State College | $57,590 | $57,600 | $46,430 | $46,686 | 97 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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