Helpers--Electricians Salary in Pennsylvania

Helpers--electricians in Pennsylvania earn the most in Pittsburgh (average $41,480 a year) and the least in Allentown ($37,030), across the 6 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--electricians average at $39,000 and the median at $38,880 for 1,000 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,080.

Helpers--Electricians average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh$41,480
Scranton$41,070
Philadelphia$40,470
Reading$37,190
Harrisburg$37,080
Allentown$37,030

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Pittsburgh	$41,480	$43,770	$37,400	$34,236	95
Scranton	$41,070	$40,130	$36,840	$33,919	94
Philadelphia	$40,470	$38,640	$32,220	$33,455	103
Reading	$37,190	$35,930	$26,240	$30,920	97
Harrisburg	$37,080	$37,340	$26,080	$30,835	99
Allentown	$37,030	$33,620	$26,910	$30,797	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Electricians salary in other states

Helpers--Electricians salary by city and state

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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 47-3013.
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.

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