Electricians pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,520 or more. The middle half of electricians in Albany earn between $57,810 and $98,650.
- $46K10th
- $58K25th
- $75KMedian
- $99K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,340 | $6,362 | $36.70 |
| Median | $74,890 | $6,241 | $36.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,810 | $4,818 | $27.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,650 | $8,221 | $47.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Albany vs. New York and the U.S.
Electricians in Albany earn 10% less than the New York average ($84,860) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $76,340 | $74,890 | $46,130 | $106,520 | 1,820 |
| New York | $84,860 | $78,750 | $45,740 | $131,640 | 40,130 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Albany
On the average salary of $76,340, a single filer in Albany takes home about $58,941 a year, or $4,912 a month and $2,267 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Albany a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.6), so the average $76,340 buys what about $76,673 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($58,460). A typical home costs $370,533, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other New York cities
Albany ranks 5th of 12 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($88,670).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Albany: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Albany?
$36.70 an hour on average, and $36.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Albany?
About $58,941 a year ($4,912 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,340. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do electricians earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
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; area Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (10580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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