Electrical Engineers pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for electrical engineers is $50.08 an hour ($104,160 a year). About 2,930 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($120,630). Connecticut ranks 39th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical engineers in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.57 | $82,300 |
| 25% of workers | $41.31 | $85,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.08 | $104,160 |
| 75% of workers | $65.01 | $135,230 |
| 90% of workers | $78.02 | $162,290 |
Electrical Engineers pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $128,960 | 430 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $106,760 | 990 |
| New Haven | $105,250 | 310 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $100,980 | 240 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $104,160 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $105,090 |
| Civil Engineers | $103,150 |
| Engineers, All Other | $124,110 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $129,500 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $106,040 |
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