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How much does an electrical make in State College?

$40,190a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the State College, PA metro area. That is $19.32 an hour or $3,349 a month.

Hourly
$19.32
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
176 of 232
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,740Median: $40,190Highest 10%: $50,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,740$16.22
25th$36,010$17.31
Median$40,190$19.32
75th$48,960$23.54
90th$50,130$24.10

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
York, PA$38,310
Chambersburg, PA$37,430
Erie, PA$37,190
Electrical salary in Pennsylvania Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in State College

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,730
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,990
Welder$51,030
Machinist$50,900
Production Worker$46,750
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$45,670
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,100
Inspector$44,860
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$44,630
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,390
Salaries for every job in State College, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in State College?

The median hourly pay in the State College, PA metro area is $19.32 ($40,190 a year).

Do electricals make more in State College than the national average?

No: $40,190 against $45,850 nationally, 12% less.

How does State College compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $45,600, so State College pays 12% less.

Where does State College rank for electrical pay?

176 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in State College?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,130 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.