Helpers--Electricians pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for helpers--electricians is $18.69 an hour ($38,880 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($42,670). Pennsylvania ranks 36th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--electricians in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.62 | $26,240 |
| 25% of workers | $13.57 | $28,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.69 | $38,880 |
| 75% of workers | $22.06 | $45,880 |
| 90% of workers | $23.93 | $49,770 |
Helpers--Electricians pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $43,770 | 130 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $40,130 | 40 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $38,640 | 580 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $37,340 | 30 |
| Reading | $35,930 | 30 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $33,620 | 90 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for helpers--electricians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Electricians | $67,600 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $106,230 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $41,500 |
| Millwrights | $64,410 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $42,150 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $43,880 |
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