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How much does an electrical make in Harrisburg?

$40,460a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area. That is $19.45 an hour or $3,372 a month.

Hourly
$19.45
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
172 of 232
Jobs in the area
900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,660Median: $40,460Highest 10%: $48,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,660$16.18
25th$38,530$18.52
Median$40,460$19.45
75th$46,000$22.12
90th$48,990$23.55

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
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 Harrisburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,560
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,050
Tool and Die Maker$64,920
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,680
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,200
Machinist$56,070
Welder$52,330
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,430
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$51,230
Coating$50,600
Salaries for every job in Harrisburg, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Harrisburg?

The median hourly pay in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area is $19.45 ($40,460 a year).

Do electricals make more in Harrisburg than the national average?

No: $40,460 against $45,850 nationally, 12% less.

How does Harrisburg compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $45,600, so Harrisburg pays 11% less.

Where does Harrisburg rank for electrical pay?

172 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Harrisburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,990 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.