Electricians pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,910 or more. The middle half of electricians in Rochester earn between $58,060 and $96,710.
- $45K10th
- $58K25th
- $77KMedian
- $97K75th
- $108K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,630 | $6,386 | $36.84 |
| Median | $77,310 | $6,442 | $37.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,060 | $4,838 | $27.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,710 | $8,059 | $46.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Rochester vs. New York and the U.S.
Electricians in Rochester 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 +22% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $76,630 | $77,310 | $45,410 | $107,910 | 2,540 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $76,630, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $59,130 a year, or $4,927 a month and $2,274 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 Rochester a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.0), so the average $76,630 buys what about $78,972 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($51,210). A typical home costs $285,034, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other New York cities
Rochester ranks 4th 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 Rochester: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Rochester?
$36.84 an hour on average, and $37.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Rochester?
About $59,130 a year ($4,927 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,630. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do electricians earn more in Rochester 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 Rochester, NY (40380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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