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How much does an electrical make in Allentown?

$46,690a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area. That is $22.45 an hour or $3,891 a month.

Hourly
$22.45
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
73 of 232
Jobs in the area
910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,550Median: $46,690Highest 10%: $59,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,550$18.05
25th$40,470$19.46
Median$46,690$22.45
75th$51,320$24.67
90th$59,790$28.75

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Reading, PA$54,350
Scranton, PA$51,220
Philadelphia, PA$47,570
Pittsburgh, PA$45,810
Williamsport, PA$45,090
Lancaster, PA$44,200
Johnstown, PA$41,540
Harrisburg, PA$40,460
Gettysburg, PA$40,450
State College, PA$40,190
York, PA$38,310
Chambersburg, PA$37,430
Erie, PA$37,190
Electrical salary in Pennsylvania Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Allentown

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,930
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$72,950
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$72,870
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$64,190
Cutting$60,080
Separating$59,610
Machinist$59,330
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$59,010
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,520
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$57,370
Salaries for every job in Allentown, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Allentown?

The median hourly pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area is $22.45 ($46,690 a year).

Do electricals make more in Allentown than the national average?

Yes: $46,690 against $45,850 nationally, 2% more.

How does Allentown compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $45,600, so Allentown pays 2% more.

Where does Allentown rank for electrical pay?

73 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Allentown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,790 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.