Electricians Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $78,270 +25.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.63
10th percentile $46,950
90th percentile $104,500
Employed locally 1,690
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,950
    25th
    $61,990
    50th (median)
    $78,270
    75th
    $88,000
    90th
    $104,500

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 70% Median Electricians salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $81,950
    Connecticut $76,790
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $76,790
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $76,400
    New Haven, CT $75,720
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $75,650

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,280
    Carpenters $61,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $67,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,920
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $57,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Bridgeport?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Bridgeport, CT is $37.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.86 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Bridgeport, CT is 25.5% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $46,950 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,990.