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Electrician Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$32.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,311/year ($4,526/month) for a single filer
Electrician pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $122,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 22,730 Electrician jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 47-2111, “Electricians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Electrician salary of $67,600 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $54,311 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $67,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,042 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,171 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$2,075 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,311 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,526 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrician make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Electrician salary in Pennsylvania is $67,600 per year ($32.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,140 and $95,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $67,600, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $54,311 per year ($4,526 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Electrician jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 22,730 Electrician jobs in Pennsylvania in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Pennsylvania state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Pennsylvania.