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How much does an electrical make in Buffalo?

$45,400a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $21.83 an hour or $3,783 a month.

Hourly
$21.83
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
104 of 232
Jobs in the area
1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,640Median: $45,400Highest 10%: $72,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,640$17.13
25th$38,130$18.33
Median$45,400$21.83
75th$57,290$27.54
90th$72,620$34.91

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Elmira, NY$52,460
New York, NY$46,620
Albany, NY$46,520
Kiryas Joel, NY$45,710
Binghamton, NY$45,620
Ithaca, NY$45,390
Kingston, NY$45,030
Rochester, NY$45,010
Syracuse, NY$42,830
Utica, NY$36,640
Electrical salary in New York Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Buffalo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$86,280
Gas Plant Operator$85,350
Tool and Die Maker$81,510
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,060
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,840
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$69,260
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,080
Welding$61,700
Machinist$60,650
Rolling Machine Setter$59,970
Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Buffalo?

The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $21.83 ($45,400 a year).

Do electricals make more in Buffalo than the national average?

No: $45,400 against $45,850 nationally, 1% less.

How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $45,400, so Buffalo pays 0% more.

Where does Buffalo rank for electrical pay?

104 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Buffalo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,620 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.