Electricians Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $66,760 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.10
10th percentile $33,580
90th percentile $92,090
Employed locally 120
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,580
    25th
    $43,640
    50th (median)
    $66,760
    75th
    $85,860
    90th
    $92,090

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 105% Median Electricians salary is 5% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $78,590
    Binghamton, NY $78,470
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $76,980
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $76,450

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sheet Metal Workers $80,960
    Construction Laborers $48,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,720
    Roofers $58,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,490
    Carpenters $58,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Elmira, NY is $32.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.27 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Elmira, NY is 7.1% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $33,580 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,640.