Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $78,750 | $68,765 | +15% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.86 | $33.06 | +15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $72,984.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Electrician in New York is $78,750, or about $37.86 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Electricians is $68,765. New York is +15% above the national median.
Entry-level electricians in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 40,130 electrician jobs on record and a median salary of $78,750, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.