How much does an engineer make in Connecticut?
$124,100a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Connecticut. That is $59.67 an hour or $10,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.67
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,980Median: $124,100Highest 10%: $164,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,980 | $35.09 | |
| 25th | $93,360 | $44.88 | |
| Median | $124,100 | $59.67 | |
| 75th | $153,700 | $73.88 | |
| 90th | $164,400 | $79.05 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Norwich, CT | $132,600 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $127,600 |
| Hartford, CT | $109,100 |
| New Haven, CT | $103,800 |
| Waterbury, CT | $101,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 12. Maryland | $129,800 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $128,100 |
| 14. Vermont | $126,600 |
| 15. Connecticut | $124,100 |
| 16. Oregon | $123,200 |
| 17. Hawaii | $122,800 |
| 18. Michigan | $121,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $59.67 ($124,100 a year).
Do engineers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $124,100 against $122,900 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for engineer pay?
Connecticut ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays engineers the most?
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, with a median of $132,600 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.