salary$77,110 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Syracuse, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$117,310per year
Jobs in the area1,160people work this job
Can a electrician afford Syracuse?
OK. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 20.7% 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 Syracuse, NY?
The median pay for a electrician in the Syracuse, NY area is $77,110 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $46,080 and $117,310.
Can a electrician afford to live in Syracuse?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 20.7% 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 Syracuse, NY metro area.