verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Electrical Engineer Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$104,160/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.08/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
2,930
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$100,531 #46 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Connecticut, explained

Electrical engineers in Connecticut earn a median of $104,160 per year ($50.08 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $82,300, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $162,290. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $104,160 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $104,160 is worth about $100,531 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #46 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$82,300
$39.57/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$104,160
$50.08/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$162,290
$78.02/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $104,160 $100,531
Massachusetts $127,720 $120,767 −$23,560
New York $119,010 $110,275 −$14,850

Electrical Engineer in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Connecticut?

Electrical engineers in Connecticut earn a median of $104,160 per year ($50.08 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay electrical engineers well?

At $104,160, Connecticut pays 14% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 2,930 work in the state.

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