Electricians Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $74,730 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.93
10th percentile $45,130
90th percentile $104,940
Employed locally 2,560
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,130
    25th
    $52,430
    50th (median)
    $74,730
    75th
    $86,220
    90th
    $104,940

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 100% Median Electricians salary is 0% 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 Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,400
    Carpenters $58,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,410
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,250
    Highway Maintenance Workers $52,420
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $67,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Rochester, NY is $35.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.88 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Rochester, NY is 19.9% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,130 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,430.