How much does an electrician make in Syracuse?
$77,110a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $37.07 an hour or $6,426 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.07
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,080Median: $77,110Highest 10%: $117,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,080 | $22.15 | |
| 25th | $59,010 | $28.37 | |
| Median | $77,110 | $37.07 | |
| 75th | $102,100 | $49.07 | |
| 90th | $117,300 | $56.40 |
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 |
| 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 |
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How much does an electrician make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $37.07 ($77,110 a year).
Do electricians make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $77,110 against $63,190 nationally, 22% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $78,750, so Syracuse pays 2% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for electrician pay?
86 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,300 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.