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Electrician Salary in Connecticut: Pay by City
Electricians in Connecticut earned a median $37.28 an hour, or $77,540 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $27.91 to $45.71 an hour, and the top tenth earned $50.13 or more. That is 23% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $22.92
- 25th
- $27.91
- Median
- $37.28
- 75th
- $45.71
- 90th
- $50.13
- 10th
- $47,680
- 25th
- $58,060
- Median
- $77,540
- 75th
- $95,070
- 90th
- $104,280
Which Connecticut cities pay electricians the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury has the highest median of the 5 metro areas below, $38.25 an hour; Norwich-New London-Willimantic has the lowest, $34.73.[1]
- Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury$38.25 · 1,630
- Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford$37.34 · 2,870
- New Haven$37.22 · 990
- Waterbury-Shelton$36.47 · 1,030
- Norwich-New London-Willimantic$34.73 · 700
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Connecticut?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($95,070) and the 90th ($104,280).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22.92 | $47,680 |
| 25th | $27.91 | $58,060 |
| Median | $37.28 | $77,540 |
| 75th | $45.71 | $95,070 |
| 90th | $50.13 | $104,280 |
| Mean | $37.21 | $77,390 |
How much do new electricians make in Connecticut?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Connecticut earned $22.92 an hour or less ($47,680 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $27.91 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Connecticut?
Projections Central expects Connecticut to go from 8,500 electrician jobs in 2024 to 9,530 in 2034, a change of 12.1%, with about 870 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 8,500 | 9,530 | 12.1% | 870 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Connecticut?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Connecticut. General contractors have the highest median, $44.36 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $44.36 | $92,260 | 6,980 |
| Electricians | $37.28 | $77,540 | 7,710 |
| Plumbers | $37.16 | $77,280 | 5,410 |
| HVAC Technicians | $36.83 | $76,610 | 3,800 |
| Roofers | $29.84 | $62,070 | 790 |
Where to train in Connecticut
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Connecticut, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)