Electricians Salary in Ithaca, NY

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

Median annual salary $71,730 +15% vs national
Median hourly $34.49
10th percentile $49,320
90th percentile $92,670
Employed locally 100
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,320
    25th
    $59,250
    50th (median)
    $71,730
    75th
    $78,460
    90th
    $92,670

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 98% Median Electricians salary is 2% below 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 Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $56,960
    Construction Laborers $44,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,100
    Highway Maintenance Workers $51,810
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Ithaca, NY is $34.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.69 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Ithaca, NY is 15% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $49,320 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,250.