Electricians pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for electricians is $37.28 an hour ($77,540 a year). About 7,710 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($63,190). Connecticut ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electricians in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.92 | $47,680 |
| 25% of workers | $27.91 | $58,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.28 | $77,540 |
| 75% of workers | $45.71 | $95,070 |
| 90% of workers | $50.13 | $104,280 |
Electricians pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $79,560 | 1,630 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $77,680 | 2,870 |
| New Haven | $77,410 | 990 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $75,850 | 1,030 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $72,240 | 700 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electricians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 72,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $77,280 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $126,850 |
| Construction Laborers | $58,290 |
| Carpenters | $64,060 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $78,750 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $58,480 |
| Glaziers | $63,840 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $58,640 |
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