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Electricians in New York earned a median of $78,750 a year ($37.86 an hour) in May 2025, 25% above the national median of $63,190; 40,130 were employed there, ranking #8 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $78,750 | $63,190 |
| Mean annual wage | $84,860 | $71,490 |
| Median hourly wage | $37.86 | $30.38 |
| 10th percentile | $45,740 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $60,480 | $49,430 |
| 75th percentile | $106,420 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $131,640 | $108,510 |
| Employment | 40,130 | 757,220 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.142 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.85 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.