How much does an installation make in New York?
$53,940a year
Median yearly pay for installations in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $25.93 an hour or $4,495 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.93
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 354
- Jobs in the area
- 6,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,420Median: $53,940Highest 10%: $79,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| 25th | $45,600 | $21.92 | |
| Median | $53,940 | $25.93 | |
| 75th | $70,080 | $33.69 | |
| 90th | $79,040 | $38.00 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for installations.
| Watertown, NY | $57,720 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $55,370 |
| Kingston, NY | $53,980 |
| Syracuse, NY | $52,930 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $51,690 |
| Albany, NY | $50,240 |
| Rochester, NY | $50,050 |
| Buffalo, NY | $47,920 |
| Utica, NY | $46,990 |
| Binghamton, NY | $45,150 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician | $127,100 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer | $122,500 |
| Control and Valve Installer and Repairer | $103,800 |
| Rigger | $103,000 |
| Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer | $102,600 |
| Avionics Technician | $98,630 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic | $97,560 |
| Radio | $96,610 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairer | $96,170 |
| Watch and Clock Repairer | $95,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an installation make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $25.93 ($53,940 a year).
Do installations make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $53,940 against $49,230 nationally, 10% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $56,900, so New York pays 5% less.
Where does New York rank for installation pay?
74 of 354 metro areas with data.
How much does an installation make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,040 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.