Electricians Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $76,790 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.92
10th percentile $46,900
90th percentile $99,040
Employed locally 2,820
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,900
    25th
    $62,290
    50th (median)
    $76,790
    75th
    $89,090
    90th
    $99,040

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 83% Median Electricians salary is 17% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $78,270
    Connecticut $76,790
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $76,400
    New Haven, CT $75,720
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $75,650

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,520
    Carpenters $64,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers $63,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Hartford, CT is $36.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.89 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Hartford, CT is 23.2% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $46,900 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,290.