Electrician salary in Philadelphia, PA
Median pay, Philadelphia metro
$74,590/year
about $35.86 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $57,900 – $104,230
Half of electricians in the Philadelphia metro area earn more than $74,590 a year and half earn less. That's 18% higher than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #14 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,980 | $22.59 |
| 25th | $57,900 | $27.84 |
| Median (50th) | $74,590 | $35.86 |
| 75th | $104,230 | $50.11 |
| 90th (top earners) | $132,610 | $63.75 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a electrician job in the Philadelphia metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $57,900 ($27.84/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $57,900 to $104,230 ($27.84 to $50.11/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $104,230 ($50.11/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Union and non-union roles can pay differently, especially once benefits and pensions are counted.
- Ask whether travel time, tools and overtime are paid.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Philadelphia metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.