Electricians Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $61,650 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $44,040
90th percentile $97,710
Employed locally 240
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,040
    25th
    $49,380
    50th (median)
    $61,650
    75th
    $79,220
    90th
    $97,710

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 90% Median Electricians salary is 10% 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 Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,600
    Highway Maintenance Workers$48,140
    Carpenters$59,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,850
    Construction and Building Inspectors$60,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Utica, NY is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.52 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Utica, NY is 1.1% below 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $44,040 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,380.