Electricians Salary in Connecticut

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

Median annual salary $76,400 +22.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.73
10th percentile $47,890
90th percentile $97,770
Employed locally 350
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,890
    25th
    $62,740
    50th (median)
    $76,400
    75th
    $96,590
    90th
    $97,770

    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

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,720
    Carpenters $64,180
    Highway Maintenance Workers $62,700
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Connecticut is $36.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.50 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Connecticut is 22.5% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $47,890 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,740.