New York
Electrician programs in New York
24 listed electrician programs in New York, plus BLS pay data for the state and 12 metro areas.
- $84,860Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $45,740Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $78,750Median pay (state)
- $131,640Top 10% earn over
40,130 jobs in New York · 24 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in New York
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $45,740 | $60,480 | $78,750 | $106,420 | $131,640 | $84,860 | 40,130 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,170 | $61,990 | $79,020 | $126,030 | $132,170 | $88,670 | 36,550 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $45,110 | $56,200 | $78,550 | $88,820 | $93,810 | $75,450 | 110 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $37,820 | $57,680 | $77,930 | $93,190 | $104,710 | $75,440 | 2,340 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $44,320 | $58,710 | $77,660 | $101,730 | $113,920 | $78,900 | 230 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,410 | $58,060 | $77,310 | $96,710 | $107,910 | $76,630 | 2,540 |
| Syracuse, NY | $46,080 | $59,010 | $77,110 | $102,060 | $117,310 | $81,090 | 1,160 |
| Binghamton, NY | $39,850 | $57,450 | $76,670 | $95,690 | $103,340 | $75,930 | 390 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $46,130 | $57,810 | $74,890 | $98,650 | $106,520 | $76,340 | 1,820 |
| Ithaca, NY | $50,590 | $62,360 | $70,720 | $80,420 | $80,470 | $69,530 | 100 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $45,020 | $59,320 | $70,100 | $80,280 | $101,140 | $72,840 | 1,010 |
| Kingston, NY | $44,980 | $58,020 | $69,440 | $78,170 | $104,400 | $72,210 | 280 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $44,230 | $53,350 | $61,660 | $78,520 | $100,920 | $69,520 | 270 |
Programs
Listed programs in New York
Every electrician program we matched in New York. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Technical School Electrician | Long Island City, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 455 | $18,400 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Clinton Community College Electrician | Plattsburgh, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $6,924–$8,096 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Clinton Community College Electrician | Plattsburgh, NY | Associate degree | 0 | $6,924–$8,096 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES Electrician | Plattsburgh, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $15,100 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Erie 1 BOCES Electrician | West Seneca, NY | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 118 | $16,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Whitestone Electrician | Whitestone, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 306 | $29,124 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Onondaga Community College Electrician | Syracuse, NY | Associate degree | 0 | $6,212–$11,612 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Electrician | Delhi, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $8,802–$12,792 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Electrician | Delhi, NY | Associate degree | 12 | $8,802–$12,792 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Central New York Electrical Training Alliance | Clay, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Electricians JAC Binghamton LU #325 | Binghamton, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Electricians JAC Buffalo LU #41 | Orchard Park, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Electricians JAC Ithaca LU #241 | Ithaca, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Electricians JAC of Elmira LU #139 | Elmira, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Electricians JAC of Jamestown Local #106 | Jamestown, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Electricians Jac-Watertown LU #910 | Watertown, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Geneva Electrical JATC Local #840 | Geneva, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| IBEW Local Union 363 | Harriman, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| JAC IBEW Electrical LU #3 | Flushing, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Rochester Electrical JATC #86 | Rochester, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Tri-City Electricians JATC LU #236 | Latham, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Westchester- Fairfield JATC LU #3 IBEW | White Plains, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Westchester-Fairfield Electricians JATC | White Plains, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Niagara County Electricians LU# 237 | Niagara Falls, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.