Pittsburgh, PA
Electrician programs in Pittsburgh
6 listed programs in Pittsburgh, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $75,340Average pay (metro, all experience levels)
- $45,780Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $69,340Median pay (metro)
- $106,840Top 10% earn over
6 listed programs in Pittsburgh · 47 in Pennsylvania. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Pay: Pittsburgh, PA, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Programs
Listed programs in Pittsburgh
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Allegheny County Electrician | Associate degree | 82 | $4,962–$12,943 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Rosedale Technical College Electrician | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $39,925 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Rosedale Technical College Electrician | Associate degree | 23 | $39,925 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| (pitts) Electricians Local 5 JATC | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| IBEW Local 1919 JATC | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh Electrician | Associate degree | 20 | Contact program | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
BLS wage data
Electrician pay near Pittsburgh
Metro-area wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,780 | $56,980 | $69,340 | $99,050 | $106,840 | $75,340 | 5,210 |
| 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 |
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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.