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Electricians salary in New York

Median: $78,750 / year · $37.86 / hr · 2025

25% above the U.S. average

Mean
$84,860
$40.80 / hr
Median hourly
$37.86 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$45,740 – $131,640
U.S. median
$63,190
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$45,740
  • Median$78,750
  • Mean$84,860
  • 90th percentile$131,640

U.S. median $63,190

Take-home estimate

$59,833

On a $78,750 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$9,166 (11.6%)
  • State income tax$3,726 (4.7%)
  • Social Security$4,883 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,142 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$59,833 (76.0%)
  • Share of $78,750 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$72,971

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. New York RPP is 107.9 (8% above the U.S. average).

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ZIP codes in New York

11368New York city11208New York city11385New York city11226New York city11373New York city10467New York city11236New York city11219New York city10314New York city11207New York city10025New York city11220New York city

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Highest-paying states for Electricians

New York ranks #8 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($78,750).

Electricians median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest Oregon$101,310
#2Illinois$99,560
#3Hawaii$96,460
#4Washington$95,220
#5Alaska$89,440
#6Massachusetts$79,420
#7District of Columbia$78,970
#8New York$78,750
#9Minnesota$78,160
#10Connecticut$77,540
#11New Jersey$77,250
#12Montana$76,760
#13Wisconsin$76,540
#14Michigan$76,270
#15California$76,160
#16Wyoming$76,120
#17Maine$75,380
#18Rhode Island$74,090
#19Nevada$73,570
#20Maryland$73,490
#21Indiana$68,490
#22Pennsylvania$67,600
#23Kansas$65,860
#24North Dakota$65,710
#25Missouri$65,410
#26West Virginia$64,810
#27Ohio$64,700
#28Delaware$63,700
#29Vermont$63,430
#30Idaho$63,000
#31Virginia$62,900
#32New Hampshire$62,840
#33Colorado$62,230
#34Utah$62,000
#35Louisiana$61,540
#36South Dakota$61,390
#37Tennessee$61,090
#38Arizona$61,060
#39Oklahoma$61,010
#40Iowa$60,860
#41Mississippi$60,860
#42Nebraska$60,820
#43Kentucky$59,720
#44South Carolina$58,740
#45Texas$58,570
#46New Mexico$58,390
#47Georgia$58,320
#48Florida$57,250
#49North Carolina$56,800
#50Alabama$55,690
#51 Lowest Arkansas$49,070

Frequently asked questions

What is the median electricians salary in New York?
The OEWS median is $78,750 per year ($37.86 / hr) (2025), 25% above the U.S. average.
How much does a electricians make per hour in New York?
The OEWS hourly median is $37.86 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $59,833 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does electricians pay compare nationally?
The New York median is 25% above the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $63,190.
Which states pay electricianss the most?
Oregon has the highest published OEWS median at $101,310. New York ranks #8 of 51.
What is that salary worth after New York living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 107.9 (U.S. = 100), 8% above the U.S. average. $78,750 in New York has about the same purchasing power as $72,971 at U.S. average prices.