Electricians pay range in Harrisburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,510 or more. The middle half of electricians in Harrisburg earn between $55,580 and $90,880.
- $39K10th
- $56K25th
- $72KMedian
- $91K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,300 | $6,275 | $36.20 |
| Median | $71,820 | $5,985 | $34.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,580 | $4,632 | $26.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,880 | $7,573 | $43.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Harrisburg vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Electricians in Harrisburg earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($75,770) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | $75,300 | $71,820 | $38,860 | $129,510 | 1,050 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,770 | $67,600 | $45,600 | $122,620 | 22,730 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Harrisburg
On the average salary of $75,300, a single filer in Harrisburg takes home about $59,492 a year, or $4,958 a month and $2,288 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Harrisburg a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Harrisburg area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.7), so the average $75,300 buys what about $76,330 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Harrisburg ($49,610). A typical home costs $312,126, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Harrisburg ranks 4th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($81,720).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Harrisburg: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Harrisburg?
$36.20 an hour on average, and $34.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Harrisburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Harrisburg?
About $59,492 a year ($4,958 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,300. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do electricians earn more in Harrisburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
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; area Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA (25420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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