Electricians pay range in Altoona
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,770 or more. The middle half of electricians in Altoona earn between $47,450 and $68,640.
- $37K10th
- $47K25th
- $59KMedian
- $69K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,820 | $5,235 | $30.20 |
| Median | $58,620 | $4,885 | $28.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,450 | $3,954 | $22.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $68,640 | $5,720 | $33.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Altoona vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Electricians in Altoona earn 17% less than the Pennsylvania average ($75,770) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | $62,820 | $58,620 | $37,380 | $102,770 | 170 |
| 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 Altoona
On the average salary of $62,820, a single filer in Altoona takes home about $50,727 a year, or $4,227 a month and $1,951 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 Altoona a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Altoona area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.5), so the average $62,820 buys what about $70,184 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Altoona ($44,270). A typical home costs $178,052, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Altoona ranks 13th 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
- Altoona$62,820
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 Altoona: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Altoona?
$30.20 an hour on average, and $28.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Altoona?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Altoona?
About $50,727 a year ($4,227 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,820. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do electricians earn more in Altoona than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less 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 Altoona, PA (11020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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