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Electrician prevailing wage in Tompkins County, New York
$89.58an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$54.00 base wage + $35.58 fringe benefits (supplements) · General construction
On New York public works in Tompkins County, an electrician must be paid at least $89.58 an hour: a $54.00 base wage plus $35.58 in supplements. NYSDOL prints no total, so $89.58 is our sum of the two.
2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates; this rate, effective July 1, 2026. New York doesn't lock rates at bid: contractors pay the current prevailing rate, including the dated steps in the schedule, and monthly corrections retroactive to July 1 (NYSDOL). Checked against dol.ny.gov on October 25, 2026.
NYSDOL lists 5 electrician rates for Tompkins County, from $45.00 to $94.98 an hour. See all of them.
NYSDOL's posted schedules are informational. An original schedule must be requested for each project (PRC number).
This rate covers only part of Tompkins County. NYSDOL's wording: “Only the Township of Groton.” Rates for the rest are in the table below.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $54.00 + $35.58
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. NYSDOL prints the supplements as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $54.00 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $35.58 |
| Base + supplements (our sum; NYSDOL prints no total) | $89.58 |
When does this rate change?
- New York rates aren't locked at bid. Each rate stays until its next printed effective date or the new annual determination on July 1, and contractors must pay the current rate (Article 8 schedules).
- NYSDOL posts error corrections and updates on the first business day of each month, and contractors pay them "retroactive to July 1" (NYSDOL). This page uses the 2026-27 schedules with the October 1, 2026 updates.
Every electrician rate in Tompkins County
As NYSDOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- Electrician: Cable SplicerGeneral construction$94.98
- ElectricianGeneral construction$89.58
- ElectricianGeneral construction$79.23
- Electrician - Residential: Residential-Rehab ElectricianResidential · Residential$52.29
- Electrician - Residential: Residential-Rehab ElectricianResidential · Residential$45.00
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ElectricianGeneral construction Only the Township of Groton. | $54.00 | $35.58 | $89.58 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electrician: Cable SplicerGeneral construction Only the Township of Groton. | $59.40 | $35.58 | $94.98 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| ElectricianGeneral construction Entire county except the Township of Groton. | $47.00 | $32.23 | $79.23 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electrician - Residential: Residential-Rehab ElectricianResidentialResidential Only the Township of Groton. | $29.70 | $14.41 | $45.00 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electrician - Residential: Residential-Rehab ElectricianResidentialResidential Entire county except the Township of Groton. | $37.60 | $13.56 | $52.29 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon electrician rate in Tompkins County
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's wage determinations. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply.
For heavy work, the matching Davis-Bacon classification is ELECTRICIAN (CORTLAND AND TOMPKINS COUNTIES) at $85.53 ($50.50 base + $35.03 fringe), from NY20260048 modification 1, published May 18, 2026, rate ELEC0043-006. Against NYSDOL's $89.58: NYSDOL's rate is $4.05 an hour higher. Note: state rate covers only part of the county: Only the Township of Groton..
| Construction | Federal classification | Base wage | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | ELECTRICIANS: ELECTRICIANS (GROTON TOWNSHIP ONLY)ELEC0043-002 | $50.50 | $85.53 | NY20260051 Mod 2 |
| Building | ELECTRICIANS: CABLE SPLICING (GROTON TOWNSHIP ONLY)ELEC0043-002 | $55.55 | $90.58 | NY20260051 Mod 2 |
| Building | ELECTRICIANELEC0241-005 | $44.50 | $76.39 | NY20260051 Mod 2 |
| Highway | ELECTRICIANS: ELECTRICIANS (GROTON TOWNSHIP ONLY)ELEC0043-002 | $50.50 | $85.53 | NY20260024 Mod 2 |
| Highway | ELECTRICIANS: CABLE SPLICING (GROTON TOWNSHIP ONLY)ELEC0043-002 | $55.55 | $90.58 | NY20260024 Mod 2 |
| Highway | ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE NECESSARY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TRAFFIC MONITORING …ELEC1249-003 | $42.29 | $72.95 | NY20260024 Mod 2 |
| Highway | ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE NECESSARY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TRAFFIC MONITORING …ELEC1249-003 | $52.86 | $88.46 | NY20260024 Mod 2 |
| Highway | ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE NECESSARY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TRAFFIC MONITORING …ELEC1249-003 | $47.57 | $78.60 | NY20260024 Mod 2 |
| Highway | ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE NECESSARY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TRAFFIC MONITORING …ELEC1249-003 | $42.29 | $72.95 | NY20260024 Mod 2 |
| Highway | ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE NECESSARY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TRAFFIC MONITORING …ELEC1249-003 | $31.72 | $61.59 | NY20260024 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | ELECTRICIAN (CORTLAND AND TOMPKINS COUNTIES)ELEC0043-006 | $50.50 | $85.53 | NY20260048 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | ELECTRICIAN (WYOMING (REMAINDER OF COUNTY))ELEC0086-003 | $44.30 | $74.50 | NY20260048 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | ELECTRICIAN (ALLEGANY (TOWNSHIPS OF ALMA, BELFAST, BELMONT, BOLIVAR, CONEADEA, CENTERVILLE, CLARKSVILLE, CUBA, FRIENDSHIP, GENESEE, NEW HUDSON, RUSHFORD, SCIO …ELEC0106-001 | $42.50 | $69.73 | NY20260048 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | ELECTRICIAN (ALLEGANY (TOWNSHIPS OF ALMA, BELFAST, BELMONT, BOLIVAR, CONEADEA, CENTERVILLE, CLARKSVILLE, CUBA, FRIENDSHIP, GENESEE, NEW HUDSON, RUSHFORD, SCIO …ELEC0106-001 | $42.50 | $69.73 | NY20260048 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | ELECTRICIAN (ALLEGANY (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), SCHUYLER (REMAINDER OF COUNTY) AND STEUBEN COUNTIES)ELEC0139-002 | $43.40 | $75.12 | NY20260048 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | ELECTRICIAN (SENECA (REMAINDER OF COUNTY) AND YATES COUNTY)ELEC0840-003 | $45.00 | $76.12 | NY20260048 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE NECESSARY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TRAFFIC MONITORING …ELEC1249-003 | $42.29 | $72.95 | NY20260048 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE NECESSARY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TRAFFIC MONITORING …ELEC1249-003 | $52.86 | $88.46 | NY20260048 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE NECESSARY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TRAFFIC MONITORING …ELEC1249-003 | $47.57 | $78.60 | NY20260048 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE NECESSARY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TRAFFIC MONITORING …ELEC1249-003 | $42.29 | $72.95 | NY20260048 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE NECESSARY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TRAFFIC MONITORING …ELEC1249-003 | $31.72 | $61.59 | NY20260048 Mod 1 |
| Residential | ELECTRICIANSUNY2013-021 | $26.08 | $39.00 | NY20260093 Mod 1 |
Davis-Bacon rates from SAM.gov, read October 25, 2026. Our federal totals are base plus fringe; DOL prints no total. New York Davis-Bacon changes
How Tompkins County compares
The main electrician rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in New York
Wage and supplements, nearby
- Tompkins Countybase $54.00$89.58
- Schuyler Countybase $47.00$79.23
- Tioga Countybase $47.00$79.23
- Cortland Countybase $54.00$89.58
Electrician rates in nearby counties
Current NYSDOL rates. The rate is the one prevailing in the locality where the work is done; some job descriptions cover only part of a county (Labor Law §220(5)(d)).
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Tompkins County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tompkins County | Electrician | $54.00 | $89.58 | |
| Cortland County | Electrician | $54.00 | $89.58 | same |
| Cayuga County | Electrician | $54.00 | $89.58 | same |
| Schuyler County | Electrician | $47.00 | $79.23 | −$10.35 |
| Tioga County | Electrician | $47.00 | $79.23 | −$10.35 |
| Seneca County | Electrician | $47.00 | $79.23 | −$10.35 |
| Yates County | Electrician | $48.00 | $49.20 | −$40.38 |
Notes on this rate
NYSDOL's notes, in NYSDOL's words.
- NOTE: Additional amounts, subject to overtime premiums, due for the following work (applicable to all employees):
- - Additional $ 2.50 per hour for work performed over 35 feet above the ground, floor, or roof levels or where work is required in tunnels, shafts, or under compressed air 35 feet below the ground level.
- - Additional $ 3.00 per hour for working over 50 feet above or below ground, floor, or roof level. This includes work on ladders, "toothpicks", scaffolds, boatswain chairs, towers, smokestacks or other open structures. Also applies to working from mechanical lifts when used above 60 feet.
- Occupied Conditions: When necessary to perform alteration and/or renovation work and owner mandates (due to occupied conditions) prevent the work from being performed during "normal" working hours (defined as between 6:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday), alternate hours may be worked, provided: 1) The hours are established for a minimum of five (5) days duration or the length of the job, whichever is shorter; and 2) An entire work scope within a job-site area is performed utilizing the varied hours. If these conditions are satisfied, all hours worked Monday through Friday of a shift that starts before or ends after the "normal" hours, shall be paid at the appropriate rate plus fifteen percent (15%). However, the following restrictions apply:
- 1) "Alternate" hours shall consist of a minimum of eight (8) consecutive hours per day.
- 2) Hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day, Monday through Friday, shall be paid at a rate of one and one-half times the applicable rate (dayshift + 15%).
- 3) Hours worked on Saturday shall be paid at time and one-half the applicable rate.
- 4) Hours worked on Sundays and Holidays shall be paid at double the straight time rate.
- 5) Work of a new construction nature may not be worked under these conditions.
- *NOTE: The 3% is based on the hourly wage paid, straight time rate or premium time rate.
More from NYSDOL on this rate
- NYSDOL NYSDOL schedule, page 8
- NYSDOL's Article 8 schedules
- These are journeyworker rates. Only apprentices individually registered in a NYSDOL-registered program may be paid apprentice rates (Labor Law §220(3-e)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your hourly wage to the supplements your employer pays for you (benefits or cash), and compare it with the total. Contractors need a Contractor Registry certificate and file certified payroll electronically with NYSDOL. NYSDOL Bureau of Public Work: dol.ny.gov/prevailing-wage.
Source
Department of Labor (NYSDOL), NYSDOL schedule NYSDOL-6-43, issued October 1, 2026, effective July 1, 2026, page 8: apps.labor.ny.gov/wpp/publicViewWageSchedule.do
We read every NYSDOL job description and county schedule for 2026-27, with the monthly updates through October 1, 2026, and the NYC Comptroller's schedule, and check every number with a second read. Neither agency prints a total; ours is wage plus supplements. How we check · Download Tompkins County as CSV · Report an error