Helpers--Electricians Salary in New York

Helpers--electricians in New York earn the most in New York (average $50,630 a year) and the least in Albany ($41,690), across the 4 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--electricians average at $51,500 and the median at $47,210 for 4,120 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,080.

Helpers--Electricians average salary by city in New York

New York$50,630
Rochester$44,190
Buffalo$42,450
Albany$41,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$50,630	$47,800	$39,480	$40,682	113
Rochester	$44,190	$44,860	$37,850	$35,861	97
Buffalo	$42,450	$45,170	$36,950	$34,559	96
Albany	$41,690	$38,740	$36,650	$33,990	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Electricians salary in other states

Helpers--Electricians salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3013.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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