Electricians Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $70,690 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.99
10th percentile $45,480
90th percentile $96,330
Employed locally 390
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,480
    25th
    $57,960
    50th (median)
    $70,690
    75th
    $81,450
    90th
    $96,330

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,830
    Carpenters $54,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,250
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,690
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,970
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $53,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Southwest New York is $33.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.02 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Southwest New York is 13.4% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,480 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,960.