Electrician salary in New York, NY
Median pay, New York metro
$79,020/year
about $37.99 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $61,990 – $126,030
Half of electricians in the New York metro area earn more than $79,020 a year and half earn less. That's 25% higher than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #9 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,170 | $22.20 |
| 25th | $61,990 | $29.80 |
| Median (50th) | $79,020 | $37.99 |
| 75th | $126,030 | $60.59 |
| 90th (top earners) | $132,170 | $63.54 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a electrician job in the New York metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $61,990 ($29.80/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $61,990 to $126,030 ($29.80 to $60.59/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $126,030 ($60.59/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Union and non-union roles can pay differently, especially once benefits and pensions are counted.
- Ask whether travel time, tools and overtime are paid.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, New York metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.