Best Electrician Schools in New York City, New York (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Quick answer: Electricians in New York earn a median of $78,750 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited electrician schools near New York City, New York with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.

Looking for electrician schools in New York City, New York? The programs below combine classroom instruction with hands-on practice. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $78,750 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

New York City Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$78,750BLS OEWS, May 2025
New York pay range (10th to 90th percentile)$45,740 to $131,640BLS OEWS, May 2025
New York, NY metro median wage$79,020BLS OEWS, May 2025
National job outlook (2024 to 2034)+9.5% growth, about 81,000 openings per yearBLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Federal prevailing wage in New York (Davis-Bacon)$49.80 per hour totalDOL WHD Davis-Bacon, 2026
State employment40,130 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Kings County establishments610BLS QCEW, 2024
Kings County industry employment5,600BLS QCEW, 2024
Kings County unemployment rate5.4%BLS LAUS, 2024
New York location quotient0.85BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to New York City. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Kings County and New York figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

Electrician Training Near New York City

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#2

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Albany, NY In-state option BOC Score 69.1
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 68.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 19
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $113,282 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY In-state option BOC Score 68.9
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  • Completion rate: 68.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 117
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $83,002 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Elmira, NY In-state option BOC Score 68.8
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  • Admission rate: 66.7%
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 12
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $76,943 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Flushing, NY In-state option BOC Score 66.7
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  • Completion rate: 39.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 346
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $82,718 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Apex Technical School

Long Island City, NY In-state option BOC Score 59.1
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 79.0%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 3283
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $46,910 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

SUNY Adirondack

Queensbury, NY In-state option BOC Score 51.3
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  • Completion rate: 33.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 186
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $44,935 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Allen School-Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY In-state option BOC Score 45.1
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  • Graduation rate: 80.6%
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 235
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $37,719 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany

Albany, NY In-state option BOC Score 42.7
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  • Completion rate: 25.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 39
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $43,374 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Alfred University

Alfred, NY In-state option BOC Score 42.1
Tuition $41,500 - $57,445
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 73.8%
  • Graduation rate: 56.3%
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 184
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $58,242 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

Electrician Pay and Job Outlook

Annual Wage by Percentile - Electricians
Electricians annual wage percentiles, BLS OEWS May 2025P10 $42640, P25 $49430, P50 $63190, P75 $83940, P90 $108510.10th$42,64025th$49,43050th (median)$63,19075th$83,94090th$108,510
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
Electricians annual wage percentiles
PercentileAnnual wage
10th$42,640
25th$49,430
50th (median)$63,190
75th$83,940
90th$108,510
Projected employment growth, Electricians, 2024-2034
Electricians employment 2024 vs 2034 projection, BLS Employment Projections2024 employment 818700; 2034 projected employment 896100; percent change +9.5%.2024818,700 jobs2034 (proj.)896,100 jobsChange: +9.5%
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Electricians employment projection 2024 to 2034
YearEmployment
2024818,700
2034 projected896,100
Percent change+9.5%
  • Prioritize programs that combine wiring labs, blueprint reading, and electrical theory.
  • Ask about pathways into paid apprenticeships or employer partnerships after graduation.
  • Verify instructors hold state licenses and industry certifications so your hours count toward licensing.

Licensing Steps in New York

Most electricians in New York follow this pathway:

  1. Complete an approved trade school, community college program, or registered apprenticeship.
  2. Log the required on-the-job training hours under a licensed journeyman or master electrician.
  3. Pass the state-required exams covering the National Electrical Code, safety, and business rules.

Review the statewide guide: Best Electrician Schools in New York

Tips for Choosing a School

  • Tour the lab to see the tools, mockups, and safety gear students use every day.
  • Compare schedules. many New York City programs offer evening, weekend, or accelerated tracks.
  • Confirm the program helps you document hours for state licensing or union apprenticeship applications.

Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does electrician training take near New York City?

Electrician certificate programs near New York City typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Many electricians also enter the field through a registered apprenticeship, which combines paid on-the-job training with related classroom instruction and usually takes 3 to 5 years to complete. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How much do electricians earn in New York?

According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), electricians in New York earned a median annual wage of approximately $78,750. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $45,740 to $131,640 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

How many electrician schools are near New York City?

Kings County reports approximately 610 electrician related establishments employing about 5,600 workers (BLS QCEW, 2024). Compare the schools listed above for tuition, duration, and credential alignment with the local employer base.

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)