salary$74,890 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$106,520per year
Jobs in the area1,820people work this job
Can a electrician afford Albany?
OK. Rent of $1,656 a month takes 26.5% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Albany, NY?
The median pay for a electrician in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area is $74,890 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $46,130 and $106,520.
Can a electrician afford to live in Albany?
Typical rent of $1,656 a month takes 26.5% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area.