How much does an electrician make in New York?
$78,750a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in New York. That is $37.86 an hour or $6,563 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.86
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,740Median: $78,750Highest 10%: $131,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,740 | $21.99 | |
| 25th | $60,480 | $29.08 | |
| Median | $78,750 | $37.86 | |
| 75th | $106,400 | $51.16 | |
| 90th | $131,600 | $63.29 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Albany, NY | $74,890 |
| Ithaca, NY | $70,720 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $70,100 |
| Kingston, NY | $69,440 |
| Utica, NY | $61,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 5. Alaska | $89,440 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $79,420 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $78,970 |
| 8. New York | $78,750 |
| 9. Minnesota | $78,160 |
| 10. Connecticut | $77,540 |
| 11. New Jersey | $77,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $37.86 ($78,750 a year).
Do electricians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $78,750 against $63,190 nationally, 25% more.
Where does New York rank for electrician pay?
New York ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays electricians the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $79,020 a year.
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.