Electrician Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median electrician in the Buffalo area earns $77,930 a year ($37.47 an hour), 23% above the U.S. median ($63,190) and 1% below the New York State median ($78,750). Half of the 2,340 electricians there earn between $57,680 and $93,190.
Median $77,930
10th: $37,82090th: $104,710
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,820 | $45,740 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $57,680 | $60,480 | $49,430 |
| Median | $77,930 | $78,750 | $63,190 |
| 75th percentile | $93,190 | $106,420 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $104,710 | $131,640 | $108,510 |
| Average | $75,440 | $84,860 | $71,490 |
| Jobs | 2,340 | 40,130 | 757,220 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for electrician pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($105,090).
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- New York, NY: $79,020
- Portland, OR: $105,090
- Chicago, IL: $102,350
- Seattle, WA: $101,780
- San Francisco, CA: $92,830
- San Jose, CA: $91,030
- Detroit, MI: $81,990
- Minneapolis, MN: $81,890
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.