Electricians Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $71,120 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.19
10th percentile $46,810
90th percentile $93,160
Employed locally 650
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,810
    25th
    $46,810
    50th (median)
    $71,120
    75th
    $78,240
    90th
    $93,160

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 84% Median Electricians salary is 16% 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
    New Haven, CT $75,720

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,880
    Carpenters $70,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,060
    Construction Laborers $51,810
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,430
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Norwich?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Norwich, CT is $34.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.65 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Norwich, CT is 14.1% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $46,810 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,810.