Electricians Salary in Kingston, NY

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

Median annual salary $65,240 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.37
10th percentile $43,850
90th percentile $111,840
Employed locally 280
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,850
    25th
    $50,350
    50th (median)
    $65,240
    75th
    $80,660
    90th
    $111,840

    Kingston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,804 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 80% Median Electricians salary is 20% 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 Kingston, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,860
    Carpenters $59,950
    Highway Maintenance Workers $59,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Kingston?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Kingston, NY is $31.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.19 or more per hour.

    Is Kingston above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Kingston, NY is 4.6% 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 Kingston?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $43,850 per year in Kingston, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,350.