Electricians pay range in Syracuse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,310 or more. The middle half of electricians in Syracuse earn between $59,010 and $102,060.
- $46K10th
- $59K25th
- $77KMedian
- $102K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,090 | $6,758 | $38.99 |
| Median | $77,110 | $6,426 | $37.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,010 | $4,918 | $28.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,060 | $8,505 | $49.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Syracuse vs. New York and the U.S.
Electricians in Syracuse earn 4% less than the New York average ($84,860) and 13% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $81,090 | $77,110 | $46,080 | $117,310 | 1,160 |
| 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 Syracuse
On the average salary of $81,090, a single filer in Syracuse takes home about $62,022 a year, or $5,168 a month and $2,385 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 Syracuse a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Syracuse area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $81,090 buys what about $84,696 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Syracuse ($52,990). A typical home costs $264,903, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other New York cities
Syracuse ranks 2nd 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 Syracuse: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Syracuse?
$38.99 an hour on average, and $37.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Syracuse?
About $62,022 a year ($5,168 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,090. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do electricians earn more in Syracuse than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Syracuse, NY (45060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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