Electricians pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,840 or more. The middle half of electricians in Pittsburgh earn between $56,980 and $99,050.
- $46K10th
- $57K25th
- $69KMedian
- $99K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,340 | $6,278 | $36.22 |
| Median | $69,340 | $5,778 | $33.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,980 | $4,748 | $27.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,050 | $8,254 | $47.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Electricians in Pittsburgh 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 +10% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $75,340 | $69,340 | $45,780 | $106,840 | 5,210 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $75,340, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $59,519 a year, or $4,960 a month and $2,289 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 Pittsburgh a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $75,340 buys what about $79,581 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 3rd 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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$36.22 an hour on average, and $33.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $59,519 a year ($4,960 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,340. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do electricians earn more in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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