Electrician salary in New York
The median annual wage for electricians in New York is $78,750, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $63,190. New York ranks 8 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$78,750
25th percentile
$60,480
75th percentile
$106,420
90th percentile
$131,640
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in New York | 40,130 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in New York | $84,860 |
| National median | $63,190 |
| National employment | 757,220 |
Metro areas in New York
- New York, NY: median $79,020
States with similar pay for electricians
- District of Columbia: median $78,970
- Minnesota: median $78,160
- Massachusetts: median $79,420
- Connecticut: median $77,540
- New Jersey: median $77,250
- Montana: median $76,760
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Electricians" (47-2111), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.