Electrician schools in Chester, PA
4 schools within 30 miles of Chester, PA offer electrician programs, and the closest is Delaware County Community College in Media, 8 miles away. Electricians in Pennsylvania earn a median $67,600 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 8 mi
- Public colleges
- 1
- Median pay in PA
- $67,600
What electricians earn in Pennsylvania
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Electrician salary in PennsylvaniaHow to become an electrician
- Median pay
- $67,600
- $32.50 an hour
- Typical range
- $45,600–$122,620
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in PA
- 22,730
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +9.2%
- 72,700 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the closest electrician schools to Chester?
The closest are Delaware County Community College (Media, 8 mi), Pennco Tech-Blackwood (Blackwood, 17 mi), and American Institute-Cherry Hill (Cherry Hill, 20 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach electrician.
How much do electrician programs near Chester cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $6,576 to $22,671. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do electricians make near Chester?
Across Pennsylvania, the median pay is $67,600 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a electrician school in Chester?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Electrician schools in nearby cities
- Philadelphia (17 mi)
- Bristol (33 mi)
- Trenton, NJ (41 mi)
- Princeton, NJ (51 mi)
- Allentown (52 mi)
- Easton (59 mi)
- New Brunswick, NJ (66 mi)
- Long Branch, NJ (79 mi)
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