SOC 49-2094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment — Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment in Pittsburgh, PA is $63,240 per year, 14.6% below the national median of $74,090.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment in Pittsburgh, PA is $63,240 per year, 14.6% below the national median of $74,090. Half of workers earn between $47,180 and $77,800. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,090 and the ninetieth at $83,730.
Employment stands at 330, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Erie records the highest median at $86,850. Of the 645 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 251st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,090 | −45.9% |
| 25th | $47,180 | −36.3% |
| Median (50th) | $63,240 | −14.6% |
| 75th | $77,800 | +5.0% |
| 90th | $83,730 | +13.0% |
| Mean | $63,520 | −14.3% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erie | $86,850 | 40 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $76,320 | 980 | |
| 3 | York | $70,420 | 80 | |
| 4 | Reading | $64,040 | 40 | |
| 5 | Lancaster | $63,950 | 40 | |
| 6 | Allentown | $56,550 | 180 | |
| 7 | Harrisburg | $56,410 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pittsburgh run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $63,240 goes as far as $64,795 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,795US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,240 a year, 14.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,090 to $83,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Erie, at $86,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median annual wage is $63,240, or $30.40 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $74,090, so pay in Pittsburgh, PA is 14.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Pittsburgh, PA earns more than $83,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,090 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Erie, at $86,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Pittsburgh, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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