How much does an electrician make in Connecticut?
$77,540a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in Connecticut. That is $37.28 an hour or $6,462 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.28
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,680Median: $77,540Highest 10%: $104,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,680 | $22.92 | |
| 25th | $58,060 | $27.91 | |
| Median | $77,540 | $37.28 | |
| 75th | $95,070 | $45.71 | |
| 90th | $104,300 | $50.13 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $79,560 |
| Hartford, CT | $77,680 |
| New Haven, CT | $77,410 |
| Waterbury, CT | $75,850 |
| Norwich, CT | $72,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 7. District of Columbia | $78,970 |
| 8. New York | $78,750 |
| 9. Minnesota | $78,160 |
| 10. Connecticut | $77,540 |
| 11. New Jersey | $77,250 |
| 12. Montana | $76,760 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $76,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $37.28 ($77,540 a year).
Do electricians make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $77,540 against $63,190 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for electrician pay?
Connecticut ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays electricians the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $79,560 a year.
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.