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Electrical in Pittsburgh, PA

Compare 7 local electrical pros. Typical service: $165–$494.

Top Electrical Companies in Pittsburgh

  1. 1.Young Electric Service

    4.7★ (14 reviews)

    4.7★ from 14 reviews

    +14123436000Website

  2. 2.Webster Electric

    4.6★ (11 reviews)

    4.6★ from 11 reviews

    +14122901112Website

  3. 3.Stockhausen, Kevin C.

    4.1★ (13 reviews)

    4.1★ from 13 reviews

    +14129268042

  4. 4.Rucker S Electronic and Electrical Services llc

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +14124030866

  5. 5.Craddock Electric

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +14129212474

  6. 6.The Light Company, LLC

    3.7★ (3 reviews)

    3.7★ from 3 reviews

    +14129204230Website

  7. 7.Franklin Electric LP

    +14123224477

Electrical Cost in Pittsburgh

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Pittsburgh
Electrical repair$165–$494/job
Outlet or switch install$132–$329/job
Light fixture install$165–$549/job
Panel upgrade$1,975–$4,937/job

Electrical prices in Pittsburgh run about 10% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 7 companies serving Pittsburgh, rated 4.5★ on average across 52 customer reviews.

Pittsburgh Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Pittsburgh's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 25
Annual precipitation
39.29"
Heating degree days
5,563
Cooling degree days
744
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21.8°35.8°2.73"
Feb24°39.3°2.68"
Mar31°49°3.1"
Apr41.6°61.6°3.15"
May50.7°70.6°4.17"
Jun59.3°78.6°4.04"
Jul63.3°82.4°3.77"
Aug62.5°81.1°3.51"
Sep55.4°73.6°3.35"
Oct44°62.6°2.52"
Nov35.7°50.8°3.35"
Dec26.4°39.5°2.92"

NOAA station data 6.52 miles from Pittsburgh.

Permits & Regulations in PA

Permit typically required

  • Pennsylvania has no statewide electrician license; Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other cities license locally
  • Contractors doing more than $5,000 of home improvement work a year must register with the Attorney General
  • Electrical work requires a permit and third-party or municipal inspection

License required: Local electrical license (no statewide license); PA HIC registration

Sources: www.attorneygeneral.gov

Electrical FAQs for Pittsburgh

How much does an electrician cost in Pittsburgh?

Electrical repairs in Pittsburgh typically run $165-$494 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Pittsburgh?

We track 7 electricians serving Pittsburgh.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Pittsburgh, PA?

In PA, Pennsylvania has no statewide electrician license; Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other cities license locally. Check with the Pittsburgh building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Pittsburgh more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Pittsburgh runs about +9.7% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

Does Pittsburgh heat put extra load on a home's electrical system?

Pittsburgh averages 744 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 82F, so air conditioning is often the largest load on the panel. Older 100-amp services are the usual reason a new AC or EV charger needs an upgrade.

Why do breakers trip more in Pittsburgh summers?

With highs near 82F in Pittsburgh, AC compressors start hard and run long, and a breaker that trips mainly in summer usually points to a shared or undersized circuit rather than a failing breaker.

When is the best time to schedule electrical work in Pittsburgh?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Pittsburgh sees highs near 82F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Pittsburgh, PA?

A panel upgrade in Pittsburgh generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In PA, Pennsylvania has no statewide electrician license; Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other cities license locally.