Electric Vehicles · New York
New York Electric Vehicles jobs: 4,513 employed (2024)
Electric Vehicles Jobs in New York (2024)
4,513
Rank #9 of 51
3.04% of U.S.
New York-adjusted median
$63,607
Across 2 tracked electric vehicles roles, BEA RPP × 1.11.
Electric Vehicles sub-sector breakdown in New York
Gasoline and diesel vehicles
55,713
Hybrid electric vehicles
7,153
Battery electric vehicles
4,513
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
2,119
Other vehicles
1,257
Hydrogen/fuel cell vehicles
831
Motor vehicle commodity flows
823
Natural gas vehicles
645
Where New York’s clean-energy jobs sit across 8 sectors
| Sector | Jobs (2024) | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Efficiency | 135,393 | #3 |
| Solar | 16,152 | #5 |
| Hydropower | 5,309 | #4 |
| Electric Vehicles | 4,513 | #9 |
| Wind | 4,496 | #8 |
| Nuclear | 3,545 | #5 |
| Storage & Grid | 2,670 | #9 |
| Clean Fuels | 863 | #5 |
New York vs. the electric vehicles leader, median, and bottom
1st · California
48,965
9. New York
4,513
25th · Oregon
1,112
51st · Alaska
76
States with comparable electric vehicles employment
Electric Vehicles roles and pay in New York
| Role | SOC | National median | New York-adjusted | Job Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technician (EV) | 17-3027.00 | $66,940 | $74,236 | 3 |
| Automotive Service Technician (EV) | 49-3023.00 | $47,770 | $52,977 | 3 |
Employer-reported hiring difficulty in New York
Did not hire
45.7%
Somewhat difficult hiring
33.0%
Very difficult hiring
16.3%
Not at all difficult hiring
5.1%
NAICS industry mix for New York clean-energy jobs
Professional Services
100,410
Construction
71,757
Other Services
57,301
Utilities
39,014
Trade
32,983
Manufacturing
28,744
Pipeline Transport & Commodity Flows
2,357
Mining and Extraction
587
Agriculture and Forestry
452
New York’s electric-power generation workforce by fuel type
Solar
16,152
Natural gas electricity
5,328
Traditional hydropower
5,309
Wind
4,496
Other electricity
4,041
Nuclear electricity
3,545
Bioenergy/Combined heat and power
1,106
Coal electricity
1,071
Oil and other fossil fuel electricity
738
Low impact hydropower, marine, and hydrokinetics
656
Geothermal electricity
449
Full USEER workbook line items for New York
Fuels
| Fuels total | 14,853 |
| Oil (petroleum and other fossil fuels) | 6,297 |
| Natural gas fuels | 2,657 |
| Woody biomass | 1,544 |
| Other fuels | 1,188 |
| Other ethanol and non-woody biomass | 1,011 |
| Other biofuels | 863 |
| Nuclear fuels | 633 |
| Corn ethanol | 552 |
| Coal fuels | 108 |
Electric Power Generation
| Electric power generation total | 42,890 |
| Solar | 16,152 |
| Natural gas electricity | 5,328 |
| Traditional hydropower | 5,309 |
| Wind | 4,496 |
| Other electricity | 4,041 |
| Nuclear electricity | 3,545 |
| Bioenergy/Combined heat and power | 1,106 |
| Coal electricity | 1,071 |
| Oil and other fossil fuel electricity | 738 |
| Low impact hydropower, marine, and hydrokinetics | 656 |
| Geothermal electricity | 449 |
Transmission, Distribution & Storage
| Transmission, distribution, and storage total | 67,414 |
| Traditional transmission and distribution | 58,775 |
| Other (including commodity flows) | 3,318 |
| Storage | 2,670 |
| Micro grid | 1,193 |
| Other grid modernization | 833 |
| Smart grid | 624 |
Energy Efficiency
| Energy efficiency total | 135,393 |
| High efficiency HVAC and renewable heating and cooling | 38,704 |
| Certified and efficient lighting | 38,318 |
| Traditional HVAC with an efficiency component | 37,123 |
| Other | 11,222 |
| Advanced materials | 10,025 |
Motor Vehicles
| Motor vehicle total | 73,055 |
| Gasoline and diesel vehicles | 55,713 |
| Hybrid electric vehicles | 7,153 |
| Battery electric vehicles | 4,513 |
| Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles | 2,119 |
| Other vehicles | 1,257 |
| Hydrogen/fuel cell vehicles | 831 |
| Motor vehicle commodity flows | 823 |
| Natural gas vehicles | 645 |
By NAICS Industry
| Professional Services | 100,410 |
| Construction | 71,757 |
| Other Services | 57,301 |
| Utilities | 39,014 |
| Trade | 32,983 |
| Manufacturing | 28,744 |
| Pipeline Transport & Commodity Flows | 2,357 |
| Mining and Extraction | 587 |
| Agriculture and Forestry | 452 |
Skill profile for electric vehicles roles
Top skills
Critical Thinking3.63
Active Listening3.50
Operations Monitoring3.50
Complex Problem Solving3.37
Speaking3.37
Judgment and Decision Making3.32
Reading Comprehension3.32
Troubleshooting3.25
Knowledge
Mechanical4.47
Engineering and Technology3.59
Computers and Electronics3.32
English Language3.22
Design3.18
Mathematics3.16
Customer and Personal Service3.07
Physics2.86
Core abilities
Deductive Reasoning3.82
Near Vision3.82
Inductive Reasoning3.75
Problem Sensitivity3.75
Oral Comprehension3.69
Information Ordering3.63
Written Comprehension3.63
Manual Dexterity3.44
Representative tasks for electric vehicles workers
- Align vehicles' front ends. (Core)
- Repair or rebuild transmissions. (n/a)
- Estimate costs of vehicle repair. (Core)
- Maintain cleanliness of work area. (Core)
- Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes. (Core)
- Monitor, inspect, or test mechanical equipment. (n/a)
- Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems. (Core)
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors. (Core)
- Rebuild parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks. (Supplemental)
- Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels. (Core)
- Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment. (Core)
- Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings. (Core)
Software and tools used in electric vehicles roles
Microsoft Excel 🔥
Microsoft Office software 🔥
Microsoft Outlook 🔥
SAP software 🔥
Microsoft Word 🔥
The MathWorks MATLAB 🔥
Microsoft Access 🔥
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks 🔥
Microsoft PowerPoint 🔥
Autodesk AutoCAD 🔥
Microsoft Project 🔥
Microsoft SharePoint 🔥
Microsoft Visual Basic 🔥
Autodesk Revit 🔥
Microsoft Windows 🔥
Bentley MicroStation 🔥
C++ 🔥
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Internet browser software
National Instruments LabVIEW
CODA Engine Analysis System
Stereolithography SLA rapid prototyping systems
Mainsaver Asset Management
Nexiq Tech HDS Suite for Palm
Education & training paths into electric vehicles
IM
Job-Related Professional Certification2.0%
Apprenticeship2.0%
OJ
On-the-Job Training12.5%
PT
On-Site or In-Plant Training12.5%
Required Level of Education
Required Level of Education22.2%
Related Work Experience (Years)
Related Work Experience11.1%