Electricians Salary in New York
Median Annual Salary
$77,460
$37.24/hr
Salary Range
$47,140 – $132,450
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
40,380
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.2%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$67,007
real purchasing power
24.2% above the national median ($62,350)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$47,140 (entry)$77,460 (median)$132,450 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+17.3%
$10,375 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $78,590 | 2,260 |
| Binghamton | $78,470 | 360 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $76,980 | 100 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $76,450 | 38,890 |
| Rochester | $74,730 | 2,560 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $72,820 | 1,660 |
| Syracuse | $72,310 | 1,040 |
| Glens Falls | $71,920 | 190 |
| Ithaca | $71,730 | 100 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $69,830 | 1,070 |
| Elmira | $66,760 | 120 |
| Kingston | $65,240 | 280 |
| Utica-Rome | $61,650 | 240 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.