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How much does an electrical make in Rochester?

$45,010a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $21.64 an hour or $3,751 a month.

Hourly
$21.64
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
121 of 232
Jobs in the area
2,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,220Median: $45,010Highest 10%: $60,260
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,220$17.89
25th$39,150$18.82
Median$45,010$21.64
75th$48,410$23.27
90th$60,260$28.97

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
Buffalo, NY$45,400
Ithaca, NY$45,390
Kingston, NY$45,030
Syracuse, NY$42,830
Utica, NY$36,640
Electrical salary in New York Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,460
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,490
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,950
Tool and Die Maker$60,820
Crushing$59,130
Welder$57,130
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$55,700
Machinist$55,560
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$54,170
Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Rochester?

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $21.64 ($45,010 a year).

Do electricals make more in Rochester than the national average?

No: $45,010 against $45,850 nationally, 2% less.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $45,400, so Rochester pays 1% less.

Where does Rochester rank for electrical pay?

121 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Rochester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,260 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.