How much does an electrician make in Albany?
$74,890a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $36.00 an hour or $6,241 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.00
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 1,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,130Median: $74,890Highest 10%: $106,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,130 | $22.18 | |
| 25th | $57,810 | $27.79 | |
| Median | $74,890 | $36.00 | |
| 75th | $98,650 | $47.43 | |
| 90th | $106,500 | $51.21 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for electricians.
| New York, NY | $79,020 |
| Watertown, NY | $78,550 |
| Buffalo, NY | $77,930 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $77,660 |
| Rochester, NY | $77,310 |
| Syracuse, NY | $77,110 |
| Binghamton, NY | $76,670 |
| Ithaca, NY | $70,720 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $70,100 |
| Kingston, NY | $69,440 |
| Utica, NY | $61,660 |
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How much does an electrician make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $36.00 ($74,890 a year).
Do electricians make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $74,890 against $63,190 nationally, 19% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $78,750, so Albany pays 5% less.
Where does Albany rank for electrician pay?
113 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,500 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.