Electrical Engineers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $93,070 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.74
10th percentile $65,990
90th percentile $150,710
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,990
    25th
    $81,110
    50th (median)
    $93,070
    75th
    $126,150
    90th
    $150,710

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $98,920
    Civil Engineers $103,890
    Mechanical Engineers $99,460
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,670
    Engineers, All Other $96,200
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Connecticut is $44.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.90 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Connecticut is 16.8% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Connecticut?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,990 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,110.