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 $77,460 per year ($37.24 per hour), up 8.1% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $47,140 at the 10th percentile to $132,450 at the 90th.
New York employs approximately 40,380 electricians statewide, down 8.0% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | $78,590 | $37.78/hr | 2,260 | up 22.0% |
| New York | $76,450 | $36.76/hr | 38,890 | down 0.2% |
| Rochester | $74,730 | $35.93/hr | 2,560 | up 24.0% |
| Albany | $72,820 | $35.01/hr | 1,660 | up 25.3% |
| Syracuse | $72,310 | $34.77/hr | 1,040 | up 18.8% |
| Poughkeepsie | $69,830 | $33.57/hr | 1,070 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
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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