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Electricians in Pennsylvania
Considering a career as an Electrician in Pennsylvania?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Electricians in Pennsylvania are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Electricians in Pennsylvania is growing faster than average.
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Electricians in Pennsylvania earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Electricians Work in Pennsylvania?
There were approximately 21,390 workers employed as Electricians in this state in 2018.
There were 21,580 Electricians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 190 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 9,080 Electricians working in it, which means Pennsylvania has more Electricians than average.
Job Projections for Pennsylvania
Jobs for Electricians in this state are growing at a rate of 6.5% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.9%.
Pennsylvania Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 2,820 annual job openings, and a total of 25,160 jobs for Pennsylvania Electricians in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 82,000 annual jobs and 726,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Electricians Make in Pennsylvania?
In 2018 wages for Electricians ranged from $36,190 to $107,840 with $60,540 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $17.4 to $51.85. The median hourly rate was $29.11.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $27.35 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.76.
The median salary in Pennsylvania is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Pennsylvania Metros for Electricians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Electricians.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 43,760 | $75,060 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 10,560 | $66,950 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 4,410 | $69,470 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | 1,160 | $57,080 |
| Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA | 1,160 | $62,370 |
| York-Hanover, PA | 1,130 | $50,640 |
| Lancaster, PA | 1,050 | $46,020 |
| Reading, PA | 980 | $49,250 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | 970 | $51,610 |
| Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton, PA | 900 | $59,370 |
| Erie, PA | 470 | $62,130 |
| Williamsport, PA | 200 | $47,030 |
| Lebanon, PA | 190 | $49,970 |
| Altoona, PA | 170 | $47,810 |
| East Stroudsburg, PA | 160 | $54,740 |
| Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA | 140 | $43,190 |
| Johnstown, PA | 130 | $63,520 |
| State College, PA | 130 | $48,040 |
| Gettysburg, PA | 110 | $47,550 |
| Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA | 110 | $57,470 |
Top States for Electricians Employment
View the list below to see where most Electricians work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 66,260 | $64,260 |
| Texas | 62,180 | $49,410 |
| New York | 42,450 | $70,990 |
| Florida | 38,860 | $42,570 |
| Ohio | 24,850 | $52,170 |
| Illinois | 24,410 | $79,770 |
| Michigan | 23,320 | $59,940 |
| Pennsylvania | 21,390 | $60,540 |
| Washington | 18,860 | $65,650 |
| New Jersey | 18,020 | $64,290 |
| Massachusetts | 16,440 | $64,530 |
| North Carolina | 16,220 | $43,110 |
| Georgia | 16,130 | $48,800 |
| Virginia | 15,700 | $48,650 |
| Indiana | 15,090 | $56,990 |
| Colorado | 14,850 | $54,980 |
| Maryland | 14,090 | $54,150 |
| Louisiana | 12,730 | $50,480 |
| Tennessee | 12,460 | $49,260 |
| Arizona | 12,340 | $46,620 |
Below are the states where Electricians get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $79,770 |
| District of Columbia | $78,260 |
| Alaska | $76,440 |
| Hawaii | $74,140 |
| Minnesota | $71,230 |
| New York | $70,990 |
| Oregon | $70,970 |
| Washington | $65,650 |
| Massachusetts | $64,530 |
| New Jersey | $64,290 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Fran Hogan under License
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