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How much does an electrical make in Erie?

$37,190a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $17.88 an hour or $3,099 a month.

Hourly
$17.88
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
211 of 232
Jobs in the area
490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,970Median: $37,190Highest 10%: $43,480
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,970$16.33
25th$34,170$16.43
Median$37,190$17.88
75th$37,300$17.93
90th$43,480$20.90

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Reading, PA$54,350
Scranton, PA$51,220
Philadelphia, PA$47,570
Allentown, PA$46,690
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
Electrical salary in Pennsylvania Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Erie

Same field, median yearly pay.

Tool and Die Maker$63,740
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,130
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,180
Forging Machine Setter$55,250
Machinist$55,120
Welder$49,180
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$48,120
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$47,670
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,210
Foundry Mold and Coremaker$46,290
Salaries for every job in Erie, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Erie?

The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $17.88 ($37,190 a year).

Do electricals make more in Erie than the national average?

No: $37,190 against $45,850 nationally, 19% less.

How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $45,600, so Erie pays 18% less.

Where does Erie rank for electrical pay?

211 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Erie?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,480 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.