Very high demandPhiladelphia-Camden
Electrician Salary in Philadelphia, PA
Electricians in Philadelphia earn $21–$44/hr (5% above the national average). Below is the full pay breakdown with annual equivalents, certifications that move the number, and a direct path to work.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania$21–$44/hrFull-time / Contract
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Hourly range
$21–$44
per hour, W2 or 1099
Annual equivalent
$43,680–$91,520
assuming 2,080 hours/year
How Philadelphia compares
Philadelphia, PA$21–$44/hr
National average$20–$42/hr
Philadelphia pay 5% above the national average. National ranges reflect entry to journeyman-level work; annual equivalents at $41,600–$87,360.
Certifications that move the number
Philadelphia employers pay the top of the range for techs who hold these. Missing one? You can still apply — we match you to roles that fit.
- Journeyman Electrician License
- OSHA 30
- Arc Flash Safety
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