BLS OES May 2024
Electrician Salary in Connecticut 2026
Updated 17 April 2026
$65,800/yr average · $31.63/hr
State Median
$66k
vs. National
+$4k
Top 10%
$99k
COL-Adjusted
$54k
Where Connecticut Ranks
Connecticut ranks #9 nationally for electrician median wages. The national median is $61,590 (BLS OES May 2024). Connecticut pays $4,210 above the national average.
Connecticut's cost-of-living index is 121 (MERIC 2026, where 100 = US average). After adjustment, the purchasing power of an electrician's salary here is equivalent to $54,380/yr in national-average dollar terms. The high cost of living significantly reduces the real value of nominal wages.
Pay by Metro Area
BLS OES May 2024 MSA-level data. Top 5 metropolitan areas in Connecticut.
| Metro Area | Median Annual | vs. State Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Metro | $67,200 | ++1.4k |
| Fairfield County (Stamford-Norwalk) | $73,200 | ++7.4k |
| New Haven | $64,800 | -1.0k |
| Bridgeport-Stamford | $71,200 | ++5.4k |
| Waterbury | $60,400 | -5.4k |
Pay by Experience Level
| Level | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice (Year 1) | $18 - $23/hr | $37,000 - $48,000 |
| Apprentice (Year 4) | $25 - $33/hr | $52,000 - $69,000 |
| Journeyman (E-2) | $32 - $46/hr | $67,000 - $96,000 |
| Contractor (E-1) | $40 - $58/hr | $83,000 - $121,000 |
| Self-Employed Contractor | $95 - $170/hr billed | $95,000 - $235,000 net |
Connecticut Licensing Requirements
See full 50-state licensing matrix at electriciansalary.com/licensing
Union Presence in Connecticut
IBEW Locals: IBEW Local 35 (Hartford), Local 90 (New Haven), Local 488 (Bridgeport-Stamford), Local 420 (New London)
Union share: approximately 34% of electricians in Connecticut are union.
Union electricians in Connecticut typically earn 20-35% more in total compensation than non-union electricians, when wages, health insurance, pension, and annuity are included.
Full IBEW wage scale breakdown and union vs non-union analysis
Job Outlook in Connecticut
Connecticut electricians benefit from Pratt & Whitney and Electric Boat (Groton submarine yard) expansion, continued financial-services commercial work in Hartford and Fairfield County, and offshore wind staging at New London State Pier supporting Vineyard Wind and Revolution Wind. Eversource grid modernisation across the state adds steady utility-side work.
Major Employers in Connecticut
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Source: BLS OES May 2024 (47-2111), MERIC 2026 COL Index, IBEW local agreements 2025-2026.