Electricians Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $75,720 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.40
10th percentile $46,820
90th percentile $99,400
Employed locally 980
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,820
    25th
    $61,910
    50th (median)
    $75,720
    75th
    $92,550
    90th
    $99,400

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 88% Median Electricians salary is 12% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $76,790
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $76,400
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $75,650

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $54,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,150
    Carpenters $68,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,790
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,190
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in New Haven, CT is $36.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.31 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in New Haven, CT is 21.4% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $46,820 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,910.