Electrician Salary in New York, NY
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The median electrician in the New York area earns $79,020 a year ($37.99 an hour), 25% above the U.S. median ($63,190) and about the same as the New York State median ($78,750). Half of the 36,550 electricians there earn between $61,990 and $126,030.
Median $79,020
10th: $46,17090th: $132,170
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,170 | $45,740 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $61,990 | $60,480 | $49,430 |
| Median | $79,020 | $78,750 | $63,190 |
| 75th percentile | $126,030 | $106,420 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $132,170 | $131,640 | $108,510 |
| Average | $88,670 | $84,860 | $71,490 |
| Jobs | 36,550 | 40,130 | 757,220 |
New York, NY ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for electrician pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($105,090).
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- Buffalo, NY: $77,930
- 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.