Electricians Salary in Waterbury, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Median annual salary $75,650 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.37
10th percentile $46,790
90th percentile $99,180
Employed locally 880
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,790
    25th
    $61,000
    50th (median)
    $75,650
    75th
    $91,110
    90th
    $99,180

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 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
    New Haven, CT $75,720

    Related occupations in Waterbury, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,520
    Carpenters $61,530
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $67,380
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,670
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Waterbury?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Waterbury, CT is $36.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.28 or more per hour.

    Is Waterbury above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Waterbury, CT is 21.3% 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $46,790 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,000.