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How much does an electrical make in Waterbury?

$45,230a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area. That is $21.75 an hour or $3,769 a month.

Hourly
$21.75
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
112 of 232
Jobs in the area
680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,520Median: $45,230Highest 10%: $77,980
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,520$17.08
25th$38,210$18.37
Median$45,230$21.75
75th$57,840$27.81
90th$77,980$37.49

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Bridgeport, CT$45,860
New Haven, CT$45,310
Hartford, CT$45,080
Norwich, CT$38,210
Electrical salary in Connecticut Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Waterbury

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$83,730
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,600
Tool and Die Maker$76,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$75,400
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$61,910
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$59,440
Machinist$58,540
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,290
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,460
Welder$52,710
Salaries for every job in Waterbury, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Waterbury?

The median hourly pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area is $21.75 ($45,230 a year).

Do electricals make more in Waterbury than the national average?

No: $45,230 against $45,850 nationally, 1% less.

How does Waterbury compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $45,080, so Waterbury pays 0% more.

Where does Waterbury rank for electrical pay?

112 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Waterbury?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,980 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.