Home Repair Decoded

Electrician Cost Per Hour in New York

$95 – $170We estimate a electrician in New York bills about $95 to $170 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $37.86 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $30.38.

Metro areas

PlaceMedian wageBilled lowBilled high
New York$37.99$95$171

What common jobs cost in New York

JobLowHigh
Electrical Panel Upgrade$1,150$3,550
Outlet Replacement$110$400
Electrician Service Call$160$560
Ceiling Fan Installation$200$760
Whole-House Rewiring$6,750$24,000

Neighboring states

PlaceMedian wageBilled lowBilled high
Connecticut$37.28$93$168
Massachusetts$38.18$95$172
New Jersey$37.14$93$167
Pennsylvania$32.50$81$146
Vermont$30.49$76$137
Sources

General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.