Electrician salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Median pay, Pittsburgh metro
$69,340/year
about $33.34 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $56,980 – $99,050
Half of electricians in the Pittsburgh metro area earn more than $69,340 a year and half earn less. That's 10% higher than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #17 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $45,780 | $22.01 |
| 25th | $56,980 | $27.39 |
| Median (50th) | $69,340 | $33.34 |
| 75th | $99,050 | $47.62 |
| 90th (top earners) | $106,840 | $51.37 |
*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 Pittsburgh metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $56,980 ($27.39/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $56,980 to $99,050 ($27.39 to $47.62/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $99,050 ($47.62/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, Pittsburgh metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.