Electricians Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Electricians in New York earn a median salary of $71,564 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +14.8% vs the national median of $62,350. An estimated 50,160 electricians are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $61,650 to $78,590 depending on location.
$71,564
Avg median salary in New York
$78,590
Highest paying metro
$61,650
Lowest paying metro
50,160
Employed in New York
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Electricians salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | $78,590 | $57,090 | $90,700 | 2,260 |
| Binghamton, NY | $78,470 | $51,110 | $85,290 | 360 |
| Watertown, NY | $76,980 | $49,370 | $86,550 | 100 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $76,450 | $60,910 | $119,740 | 38,890 |
| Rochester, NY | $74,730 | $52,430 | $86,220 | 2,560 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $73,630 | $58,000 | $86,550 | 450 |
| Albany, NY | $72,820 | $58,000 | $96,150 | 1,660 |
| Syracuse, NY | $72,310 | $51,910 | $94,340 | 1,040 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $71,920 | $53,420 | $103,070 | 190 |
| Ithaca, NY | $71,730 | $59,250 | $78,460 | 100 |
| Southwest New York | $70,690 | $57,960 | $81,450 | 390 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $69,830 | $57,420 | $92,930 | 1,070 |
| Elmira, NY | $66,760 | $43,640 | $85,860 | 120 |
| Kingston, NY | $65,240 | $50,350 | $80,660 | 280 |
| Central East New York | $63,230 | $52,430 | $82,160 | 450 |
| Utica, NY | $61,650 | $49,380 | $79,220 | 240 |