BLS OEWS May 2025
Electrician Salary in Connecticut 2026
Updated 22 June 2026
$77,540/yr median · $37.28/hr
State Median
$78k
vs. National
+$14k
Top 10%
$104k
COL-Adjusted
$64k
Electrician Salary Range in Connecticut
The full wage spread for electricians (occupation 47-2111) in Connecticut, from the lowest-paid 10% to the highest-paid 10%. All three figures are reported directly by the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program (May 2025).
10th percentile
$48k
$47,680/yr
Lowest-paid 10%
Median (50th)
$78k
$77,540/yr
Typical electrician
90th percentile
$104k
$104,280/yr
Highest-paid 10%
An electrician in the bottom 10% of Connecticut earners makes about $47,680/yr, while the top 10% earn $104,280/yr or more — a range of $56,600. The 10th-percentile figure is a real BLS wage observation (it typically reflects apprentices and newly-licensed journeymen), distinct from the modelled apprentice-entry estimate shown in the experience table below.
Where Connecticut Ranks
Connecticut ranks #9 nationally for electrician median wages. The national median is $63,190 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Connecticut pays $14,350 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 $64,083/yr in national-average dollar terms. The high cost of living significantly reduces the real value of nominal wages.
Pay by Metro Area
Estimated median pay for the top 5 metropolitan areas in Connecticut, modelled from the state median and regional cost differentials (not BLS metro estimates).
| Metro Area | Median Annual | vs. State Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Metro | $67,200 | -10.3k |
| Fairfield County (Stamford-Norwalk) | $73,200 | -4.3k |
| New Haven | $64,800 | -12.7k |
| Bridgeport-Stamford | $71,200 | -6.3k |
| Waterbury | $60,400 | -17.1k |
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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Related Pages
State 10th-percentile, median, and 90th-percentile (top 10%) wage figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (47-2111). COL index: MERIC 2026. Metro, apprentice, and contractor figures are modelled estimates (not BLS). IBEW local agreements 2025-2026.