New York
Electrician pay in New York
What electricians earn in New York: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 12 metro areas, plus job counts and 24 listed training programs.
- $84,860Average pay (state)
- $45,740Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $78,750Median pay (state)
- $131,640Top 10% earn over
40,130 jobs in New York · 24 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
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 |
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Programs
Top training programs in New York
We matched 24 programs in New York: 9 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 15 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| 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 |
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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.