How much does an electrical make in Albany?
$46,520a year
Median yearly pay for electricals in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $22.37 an hour or $3,877 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.37
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 232
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,450Median: $46,520Highest 10%: $62,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,450 | $19.93 | |
| 25th | $41,450 | $19.93 | |
| Median | $46,520 | $22.37 | |
| 75th | $49,260 | $23.68 | |
| 90th | $62,590 | $30.09 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for electricals.
| Elmira, NY | $52,460 |
| New York, NY | $46,620 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $45,710 |
| Binghamton, NY | $45,620 |
| Buffalo, NY | $45,400 |
| Ithaca, NY | $45,390 |
| Kingston, NY | $45,030 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,010 |
| Syracuse, NY | $42,830 |
| Utica, NY | $36,640 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does an electrical make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $22.37 ($46,520 a year).
Do electricals make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $46,520 against $45,850 nationally, 1% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $45,400, so Albany pays 2% more.
Where does Albany rank for electrical pay?
78 of 232 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrical make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,590 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.