New York Public Authorities / Metropolitan Transportation Authority / Electrician

Job-title file

Electrician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

837 employees hold this title in Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Median total compensation for the role is $90,958, below the department median of $98,569.

Employees: 837
Total payroll: $84.3M
Role median: $90,958
Agency median: $98,569
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$255,187+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 837 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Electrician pay vs. New York

Across all employers in New York, the median wage for Electricians — about 40,130 people — is $78,750. Metropolitan Transportation Authority pays a median base salary of $83,789 for this role, 6% above that figure — about the 55th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Metropolitan Transportation Authority sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$45,740

$60,480

$78,750

$106,420

$131,640

Metropolitan Transportation Authority median · $83,789

The bar is the range of annual wages for Electricians across every employer in New York, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Electricians — about 757,220 people — is $63,190. Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s median base salary is 33% above that national figure, about the 75th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$42,640

$49,430

$63,190

$83,940

$108,510

Metropolitan Transportation Authority median · $83,789

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the New York range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 754 of 837 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Metropolitan Transportation Authority is $90,958, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across New York Public Authorities

Electrician is held in 4 New York Public Authorities departments. In Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the median of $90,958 ranks #1 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Battery Park City Authority

$68,817 · 3

New York State Thruway Authority

$55,286 · 5

Power Authority of the State of New York

$49,724 · 8

Median total compensation for the Electrician role in other New York Public Authoritiesdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Electrician beyond New York Public Authorities

This role is reported in 30 jurisdictions. In New York Public Authorities, the median of $89,796 ranks #11 of 30. See Electrician across all of New York Public Authorities →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$206,162 · 101

$186,465 · 15

$177,403 · 174

$151,263 · 568

$148,844 · 96

$131,019 · 20

$117,956 · 8

Davis School District, Utah

$110,332 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable Electricianroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Nicholas Watson

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$24,242

Sub-department: Harmon Shop
Base pay: $24,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,242
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $60,070
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Nicholas Watson works as a Electrician for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Harmon Shop. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $24,242 in 2024.

Nicholas Belding

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$24,242

Sub-department: Harmon Shop
Base pay: $24,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,242
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $60,070
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Nicholas Belding serves as a Electrician within Harmon Shop. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,242.

Jomel Brito

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$23,799

Sub-department: Principal Eng Substations
Base pay: $22,779
Overtime: $1,019
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,799
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $58,895
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Jomel Brito works as a Electrician for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Principal Engineer Substations. Their status is full-time. Jomel earned $23,799 in 2021.

Donovan Mckenzie

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2018 total comp

$23,687

Sub-department: RH Yard Ops
Base pay: $21,841
Overtime: $1,845
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,687
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $80,671
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Donovan Mckenzie is a Electrician at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Rh Yard Operations. They work full-time. 2018 total compensation came to $23,687.

Frederick Briggs

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$23,159

Sub-department: Harmon Diesel Shop
Base pay: $23,159
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,159
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $76,028
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Frederick Briggs serves as a Electrician within Harmon Diesel Shop. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $23,159.

Abdelaziz Elharmaoui

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$22,890

Sub-department: Principal Eng Substations
Base pay: $22,720
Overtime: $170
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,890
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $58,895
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Abdelaziz Elharmaoui is a Electrician at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Principal Engineer Substations. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $22,890.

Brian Talt

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$22,760

Sub-department: NWP Car
Base pay: $21,463
Overtime: $1,097
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,760
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $76,028
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $200
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Brian Talt works as a Electrician for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Nwp Car. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $22,760 in 2022.

Charles Wilkinson

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2020 total comp

$22,721

Sub-department: Harmon Diesel Shop
Base pay: $20,527
Overtime: $2,193
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,721
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $76,028
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Charles Wilkinson serves as a Electrician within Harmon Diesel Shop. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $22,721.

Vincent Decaprio

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$22,509

Sub-department: Harmon Shop
Base pay: $22,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,509
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $48,807
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Vincent Decaprio holds the role of Electrician at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Harmon Shop. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,509.

Jason Salas

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$22,509

Sub-department: Harmon Shop
Base pay: $22,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,509
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $48,807
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Jason Salas works as a Electrician for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Harmon Shop. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $22,509 in 2024.

Shane Persaud

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$22,495

Sub-department: Harmon Shop
Base pay: $22,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,495
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $48,807
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Shane Persaud holds the role of Electrician at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Harmon Shop. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,495.

Richard Bouton

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$22,492

Sub-department: Harmon Shop
Base pay: $22,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,492
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $48,807
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Richard Bouton holds the role of Electrician at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Harmon Shop. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,492.

Christopher Wilson

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$22,490

Sub-department: Harmon Shop
Base pay: $22,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,490
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $48,807
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Christopher Wilson is a Electrician at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Harmon Shop. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $22,490.

Matthew Heitmann

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$22,403

Sub-department: Harmon Shop
Base pay: $22,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,403
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $48,807
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Matthew Heitmann holds the role of Electrician at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Harmon Shop. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,403.

Allende Jacques

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$21,117

Sub-department: Engineer ELP Maintenance
Base pay: $21,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,117
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $90,006
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Allende Jacques is a Electrician at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Engineer Elp Maintenance. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $21,117.

Abul Shagar

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$18,709

Sub-department: Principal Eng Substations
Base pay: $18,307
Overtime: $403
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,709
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $62,028
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Abul Shagar is a Electrician at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Principal Engineer Substations. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $18,709.

John Allen

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$18,490

Sub-department: Principal Eng Substations
Base pay: $17,811
Overtime: $680
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,490
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $58,895
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, John Allen serves as a Electrician within Principal Engineer Substations. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $18,490.

Nickyoshka Mezi

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$18,357

Sub-department: Principal Eng Substations
Base pay: $18,134
Overtime: $224
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,357
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $62,028
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Nickyoshka Mezi is a Electrician at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Principal Engineer Substations. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $18,357.

John Sagar

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2019 total comp

$17,704

Sub-department: MU Heavy Repair Mods RCM
Base pay: $17,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,704
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $80,671
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

John Sagar holds the role of Electrician at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Mu Heavy Repair Mods Rcm. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $17,704.

Matthew Volkland

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$16,631

Sub-department: Contactor Shop
Base pay: $16,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,631
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $84,136
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Matthew Volkland holds the role of Electrician at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Contactor Shop. Their status is full-time. In 2021, their total compensation was $16,631.

Leonard Catalano

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$14,501

Sub-department: HMC Car Shop
Base pay: $11,316
Overtime: $3,185
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,501
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $84,136
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Leonard Catalano serves as a Electrician within Hmc Car Shop. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $14,501.

J.T. Joyner

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$14,262

Sub-department: NHL Station Maint Electrician
Base pay: $14,262
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,262
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $76,028
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, J.T. Joyner serves as a Electrician within Nhl Station Maintenance Electrician. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $14,262.

John Vento

Electrician/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$13,973

Sub-department: WSY Car Shop
Base pay: $13,973
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,973
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $88,611
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

John Vento holds the role of Electrician at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Wsy Car Shop. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,973.