Electricians pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,610 or more. The middle half of electricians in Philadelphia earn between $57,900 and $104,230.
- $47K10th
- $58K25th
- $75KMedian
- $104K75th
- $133K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,720 | $6,810 | $39.29 |
| Median | $74,590 | $6,216 | $35.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,900 | $4,825 | $27.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,230 | $8,686 | $50.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Electricians in Philadelphia earn 8% more than the Pennsylvania average ($75,770) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $81,720 | $74,590 | $46,980 | $132,610 | 10,090 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $81,720, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $63,811 a year, or $5,318 a month and $2,454 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $63,811 | $5,318 |
| Working in NJ | $63,304 | $5,275 |
| Working in MD | $62,650 | $5,221 |
| Working in DE | $62,158 | $5,180 |
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 Philadelphia a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $81,720 buys what about $79,685 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Philadelphia?
$39.29 an hour on average, and $35.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $63,811 a year ($5,318 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,720. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do electricians earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). 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 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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