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SOC 47-2111·Construction & ExtractionOpportunity job
Electricians
Median wage
$79,734
10-yr outlook
+4.6%by 2032
Openings / year
4,718
Workers in NY
40,380
How pay grows with experience
Electricians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $53,023 |
| Median (typical) | $79,734 |
| Experienced | $102,196 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Electricians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $83,466 |
| Western New York | $79,308 |
| Long Island | $78,057 |
| Finger Lakes | $76,219 |
| North Country | $75,889 |
| Hudson Valley | $75,160 |
| Southern Tier | $74,078 |
| Central New York | $73,986 |
| Capital Region | $72,497 |
| Mohawk Valley | $63,462 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Construction & Extraction) and pay more than a Electricians. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$79,877 median (+$143) · +2.2% by 2032
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,770 median (+$1,037) · +4.1% by 2032
- Construction and Building Inspectors$80,875 median (+$1,142) · +11.2% by 2032
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$82,620 median (+$2,886) · +6.5% by 2032
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$84,027 median (+$4,294) · +0.7% by 2032
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$87,337 median (+$7,603) · +15.2% by 2032
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