Electricians pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for electricians is $37.99 an hour ($79,020 a year). About 36,550 people work in this job there.
That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($63,190). It is about the same as the New York median ($78,750).
Pay range for electricians in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.20 | $46,170 |
| 25% of workers | $29.81 | $61,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.99 | $79,020 |
| 75% of workers | $60.59 | $126,030 |
| 90% of workers | $63.54 | $132,170 |
Electricians pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $79,020 | 36,550 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $78,550 | 110 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $77,930 | 2,340 |
| Glens Falls | $77,660 | 230 |
| Rochester | $77,310 | 2,540 |
| Syracuse | $77,110 | 1,160 |
| Binghamton | $76,670 | 390 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $74,890 | 1,820 |
| Ithaca | $70,720 | 100 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $70,100 | 1,010 |
| Kingston | $69,440 | 280 |
| Utica-Rome | $61,660 | 270 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electricians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 72,700 openings a year (BLS)
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