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

Electrician Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$77,540/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.28/hr
▲ 23% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
7,710
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$74,838 #13 of 51

Electrician pay in Connecticut, explained

Electricians in Connecticut earn a median of $77,540 per year ($37.28 per hour), which is 23% above the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $47,680, while the most experienced electricians reach about $104,280. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $77,540 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $77,540 is worth about $74,838 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #13 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,680
$22.92/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,540
$37.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$104,280
$50.13/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $77,540 $74,838
Massachusetts $79,420 $75,097 −$1,880
New York $78,750 $72,970 −$1,210
Rhode Island $74,090 $72,438 +$3,450

Electrician in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do electricians make in Connecticut?

Electricians in Connecticut earn a median of $77,540 per year ($37.28 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay electricians well?

At $77,540, Connecticut pays 23% above the national median for electricians. An estimated 7,710 work in the state.

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