Pennsylvania
Electrician programs in Pennsylvania
47 listed electrician programs in Pennsylvania, plus BLS pay data for the state and 16 metro areas.
- $75,770Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $45,600Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $67,600Median pay (state)
- $122,620Top 10% earn over
22,730 jobs in Pennsylvania · 47 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in Pennsylvania
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $45,600 | $55,140 | $67,600 | $95,500 | $122,620 | $75,770 | 22,730 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | $45,930 | $57,810 | $75,070 | $93,190 | $129,830 | $76,550 | 820 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $46,980 | $57,900 | $74,590 | $104,230 | $132,610 | $81,720 | 10,090 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $38,860 | $55,580 | $71,820 | $90,880 | $129,510 | $75,300 | 1,050 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $42,210 | $50,870 | $69,540 | $98,270 | $118,180 | $74,490 | 1,050 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,780 | $56,980 | $69,340 | $99,050 | $106,840 | $75,340 | 5,210 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $48,290 | $56,950 | $66,500 | $82,490 | $122,400 | $74,810 | 1,100 |
| Erie, PA | $37,890 | $47,660 | $65,820 | $85,400 | $94,280 | $66,250 | 420 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $46,860 | $55,470 | $65,370 | $79,020 | $108,900 | $73,060 | 770 |
| Lancaster, PA | $41,000 | $49,310 | $63,490 | $82,420 | $133,150 | $72,660 | 1,220 |
| Williamsport, PA | $44,200 | $51,130 | $61,570 | $72,020 | $84,410 | $64,090 | 130 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $36,020 | $49,810 | $61,290 | $74,360 | $79,080 | $62,670 | 150 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $36,230 | $46,850 | $60,900 | $70,100 | $77,570 | $59,610 | 110 |
Programs
Listed programs in Pennsylvania
Every electrician program we matched in Pennsylvania. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Allegheny County Electrician | Pittsburgh, PA | Associate degree | 82 | $4,962–$12,943 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Delaware County Community College Electrician | Media, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $7,020–$15,780 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Delaware County Community College Electrician | Media, PA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 4 | $7,020–$15,780 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Delaware County Community College Electrician | Media, PA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 31 | $7,020–$15,780 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Electrician | Johnstown, PA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 20 | $22,750 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College Electrician | Harrisburg, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 24 | $7,193–$13,740 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College Electrician | Harrisburg, PA | Associate degree | 13 | $7,193–$13,740 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Laurel Business Institute Electrician | Uniontown, PA | Associate degree | 26 | $13,565 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Laurel Technical Institute Electrician | Hermitage, PA | Associate degree | 12 | $13,565 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College Electrician | Schnecksville, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,616–$14,048 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown Electrician | Allentown, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 39 | $34,545 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Luzerne County Community College Electrician | Nanticoke, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $7,350–$17,310 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Luzerne County Community College Electrician | Nanticoke, PA | Associate degree | 5 | $7,350–$17,310 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Luzerne County Community College Electrician | Nanticoke, PA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $7,350–$17,310 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| New Castle School of Trades Electrician | New Castle, PA | Associate degree | 66 | $24,009 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northampton County Area Community College Electrician | Bethlehem, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,850–$15,990 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northampton County Area Community College Electrician | Bethlehem, PA | Associate degree | 21 | $5,850–$15,990 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northampton County Area Community College Electrician | Bethlehem, PA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | $5,850–$15,990 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Orleans Technical College Electrician | Philadelphia, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 21 | $17,172 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Orleans Technical College Electrician | Philadelphia, PA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 66 | $17,172 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Penn Commercial Business/Technical School Electrician | Washington, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 27 | $13,882 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Pennco Tech-Bristol Electrician | Bristol, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 187 | $18,750 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Electrician | Williamsport, PA | Associate degree | 48 | $18,690–$26,640 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Rosedale Technical College Electrician | Pittsburgh, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $39,925 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Rosedale Technical College Electrician | Pittsburgh, PA | Associate degree | 23 | $39,925 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Electrician | Lancaster, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 35 | $9,050 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| (pitts) Electricians Local 5 JATC | Pittsburgh, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Allentown Electricians JATC Local 375 | Allentown, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Chester Electricians JAC (IBEW 654) (Comm/Ind) | Boothwyn, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Electricians IBEW Local 56 JATC | Erie, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Fortis Institute-Forty Fort Electrician | Forty Fort, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 25 | Contact program | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Harrisburg Electricians JATC | Harrisburg, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| IBEW Local 1919 JATC | Pittsburgh, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Reading Electricians JATC Local 743 | Reading, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Bethlehem Electrician | Bethlehem, PA | Associate degree | 20 | Contact program | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Dubois Electrician | Falls Creek, PA | Associate degree | 36 | Contact program | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg Electrician | Greensburg, PA | Associate degree | 27 | Contact program | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh Electrician | Pittsburgh, PA | Associate degree | 20 | Contact program | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury Electrician | Sunbury, PA | Associate degree | 10 | Contact program | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Western Central Pennsylvania Electricians ' Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee | Beaver, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Williamsport Electricians JATC Local 812 | Montoursville, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| (NW PA) IEC of Builder Assoc of NW PA | Erie, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| IEC Chesapeake | Hamburg, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| IEC Pennsylvania | Mechanicsburg, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Scranton Electricians | South Abington Township, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Shamokin Electricians IBEW LU 607 | Shamokin, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Wilkes Barre Electricians | Nanticoke, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
Browse by city
- Pittsburgh 6
- Bethlehem 4
- Nanticoke 4
- Harrisburg 3
- Media 3
- Allentown 2
- Erie 2
- Philadelphia 2
- Beaver 1
- Boothwyn 1
- Bristol 1
- Falls Creek 1
- Forty Fort 1
- Greensburg 1
- Hamburg 1
- Hermitage 1
- Johnstown 1
- Lancaster 1
- Mechanicsburg 1
- Montoursville 1
- New Castle 1
- Reading 1
- Schnecksville 1
- Shamokin 1
- South Abington Township 1
- Sunbury 1
- Uniontown 1
- Washington 1
- Williamsport 1
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.