Electricians Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,630 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.40
10th percentile $46,460
90th percentile $98,550
Employed locally 450
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,460
    25th
    $58,000
    50th (median)
    $73,630
    75th
    $86,550
    90th
    $98,550

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,190
    Carpenters $59,160
    Construction Laborers $48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,430
    Construction and Building Inspectors $62,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Capital/Northern New York is $35.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.94 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Capital/Northern New York is 18.1% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $46,460 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,000.