Electricians Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $78,590 +26% vs national
Median hourly $37.78
10th percentile $42,220
90th percentile $105,350
Employed locally 2,260
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,220
    25th
    $57,090
    50th (median)
    $78,590
    75th
    $90,700
    90th
    $105,350

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 111% Median Electricians salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany, OR $95,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,020
    Binghamton, NY $78,470
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $76,980
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $76,450
    Rochester, NY $74,730

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,850
    Carpenters $59,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,760
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,920
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Buffalo, NY is $37.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.34 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Buffalo, NY is 26% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $42,220 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,090.