Electricians, Harrisburg
$71,820
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA. Middle half of wages roughly $55,580 to $90,880.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +13.7%
- US median
- $63,190
- Metro RPP
- 98.7
- Middle half
- $55,580 to $90,880
- OEWS employment
- 1,050
- SOC
- 47-2111
Electricians in Harrisburg pay a median $71,820 (May 2025), 13.7% above the US median of $63,190. At local prices (RPP 98.7), that median buys about what $72,766 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$71,820 in Harrisburg buys about what $72,766 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 98.7, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 96.3 vs all-items 98.7 (US = 100, 2024).
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Electricians in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | $71,820 | $55,580 to $90,880 | 98.7 |
| Houston | $59,180 | $47,240 to $73,710 | 98.6 |
| San Francisco | $92,830 | $70,090 to $130,260 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $62,280 | $48,660 to $77,340 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Electricians in Harrisburg?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Electricians in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA is $71,820.
- How does Harrisburg pay compare to the US median for Electricians?
- Local median pay is 13.7% above the national OEWS median of $63,190.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Harrisburg is 98.7 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $71,820 has about the same purchasing power as $72,766 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.