Electricians Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $76,450 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.76
10th percentile $47,100
90th percentile $132,580
Employed locally 38,890
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,100
    25th
    $60,910
    50th (median)
    $76,450
    75th
    $119,740
    90th
    $132,580

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 79% Median Electricians salary is 21% 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
    Rochester, NY $74,730

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $61,870
    Carpenters $69,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $104,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $79,420
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,450
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $98,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in New York, NY-NJ is $36.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.54 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in New York, NY-NJ is 22.6% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $47,100 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,910.