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Electricians average salary by city in New York
- New York$88,670
- Syracuse$81,090
- Glens Falls$78,900
- Rochester$76,630
- Albany$76,340
- Binghamton$75,930
- Watertown$75,450
- Buffalo$75,440
- Kiryas Joel$72,840
- Kingston$72,210
- Ithaca$69,530
- Utica$69,520
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $88,670 | $79,020 | $61,990 | $66,937 | 113 |
| Syracuse | $81,090 | $77,110 | $59,010 | $62,022 | 96 |
| Glens Falls | $78,900 | $77,660 | $58,710 | $60,602 | 95 |
| Rochester | $76,630 | $77,310 | $58,060 | $59,130 | 97 |
| Albany | $76,340 | $74,890 | $57,810 | $58,941 | 100 |
| Binghamton | $75,930 | $76,670 | $57,450 | $58,676 | 93 |
| Watertown | $75,450 | $78,550 | $56,200 | $58,364 | 88 |
| Buffalo | $75,440 | $77,930 | $57,680 | $58,358 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $72,840 | $70,100 | $59,320 | $56,672 | 109 |
| Kingston | $72,210 | $69,440 | $58,020 | $56,263 | 101 |
| Ithaca | $69,530 | $70,720 | $62,360 | $54,525 | 103 |
| Utica | $69,520 | $61,660 | $53,350 | $54,519 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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