salary$77,930 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,820per year
Top pay (top 10%)$104,710per year
Jobs in the area2,340people work this job
Can a electrician afford Buffalo?
OK. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 21.5% 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 Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a electrician in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $77,930 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $37,820 and $104,710.
Can a electrician afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 21.5% 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 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area.