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Electrician Salary in New York (2026)
$37.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,575/year ($5,048/month) for a single filer
Electrician pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $131,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 40,130 Electrician jobs in New York (occupation code 47-2111, “Electricians”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Electrician salary of $78,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,575 — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
| Gross (median) | $78,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,495 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,024 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,656 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,575 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,048 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrician make in New York?
- The median Electrician salary in New York is $78,750 per year ($37.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,480 and $106,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in New York?
- On the median salary of $78,750, a single filer in New York takes home about $60,575 per year ($5,048 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
- How many Electrician jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 40,130 Electrician jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.