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How much does an electrical make in Pittsburgh?

$45,810a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $22.02 an hour or $3,818 a month.

Hourly
$22.02
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
92 of 232
Jobs in the area
3,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,070Median: $45,810Highest 10%: $55,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,070$17.34
25th$38,840$18.67
Median$45,810$22.02
75th$50,270$24.17
90th$55,930$26.89

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
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 Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Power Plant Operator$93,870
Gas Plant Operator$81,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,690
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,090
Petroleum Pump System Operator$72,190
Rolling Machine Setter$69,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,930
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,500
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,480
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Pittsburgh?

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $22.02 ($45,810 a year).

Do electricals make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?

Yes: $45,810 against $45,850 nationally, 0% more.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $45,600, so Pittsburgh pays 0% more.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for electrical pay?

92 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Pittsburgh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,930 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.