Electrician Salary in New York
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.
New York Electrician Wages at a Glance
New York electricians earn a statewide median of $78,750 per year ($37.86 per hour), up 10.8% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $45,740 at the 10th percentile to $131,640 at the 90th.
New York employs approximately 40,130 electricians statewide, up 10.5% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $79,020 | $37.99/hr | 36,550 | up 5.1% |
| Buffalo | $77,930 | $37.47/hr | 2,340 | up 14.0% |
| Rochester | $77,310 | $37.17/hr | 2,540 | up 23.2% |
| Syracuse | $77,110 | $37.07/hr | 1,160 | up 13.3% |
| Albany | $74,890 | $36.01/hr | 1,820 | up 22.5% |
| Poughkeepsie | $70,100 | $33.70/hr | 1,010 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
New York Electrician Apprenticeships
Most electricians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.
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