Electrician salary in Connecticut
Median $37.28 an hour for 7,710 electricians, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Electrician pay in Connecticut: the full range
Connecticut ranks 10th of 51 states for median electrician pay, and 13th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $35.98). 7,710 electricians work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.2× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $22.92 – $27.91 | $47,680 – $58,060 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $27.91 – $45.71 | $58,060 – $95,070 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $45.71 – $50.13 | $95,070 – $104,280 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Electrician pay by metro in Connecticut
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $24.06 | $38.25 | $35.78 | $59.86 | 1,630 | 3% above |
| Hartford | $22.22 | $37.34 | $36.36 | $47.89 | 2,870 | about the same as |
| New Haven | $21.72 | $37.22 | $35.58 | $50.31 | 990 | about the same as |
| Waterbury | $22.92 | $36.47 | $36.54 | $46.28 | 1,030 | 2% below |
| Norwich | $23.06 | $34.73 | $34.59 | $46.65 | 700 | 7% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Electrician wages in Connecticut over time
Table
| Year | Connecticut $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $20.87 | $40.33 | $19.13 | 5,680 |
| 2000 | $21.91 | $40.96 | $19.29 | 7,300 |
| 2001 | $21.31 | $38.74 | $19.60 | 7,820 |
| 2002 | $21.37 | $38.24 | $19.90 | 6,930 |
| 2003 | $21.73 | $38.02 | $20.04 | 6,950 |
| 2004 | $21.58 | $36.78 | $20.33 | 6,850 |
| 2005 | $23.72 | $39.10 | $20.57 | 7,090 |
| 2006 | $24.23 | $38.69 | $20.97 | 6,330 |
| 2007 | $24.75 | $38.43 | $21.53 | 6,730 |
| 2008 | $25.32 | $37.86 | $22.32 | 6,880 |
| 2009 | $25.61 | $38.43 | $22.68 | 6,570 |
| 2010 | $26.09 | $38.52 | $23.20 | 6,040 |
| 2011 | $26.47 | $37.89 | $23.71 | 5,830 |
| 2012 | $26.78 | $37.55 | $23.96 | 5,740 |
| 2013 | $26.88 | $37.15 | $24.28 | 5,630 |
| 2014 | $26.94 | $36.64 | $24.57 | 6,080 |
| 2015 | $26.79 | $36.39 | $24.94 | 6,380 |
| 2016 | $27.64 | $37.08 | $25.35 | 6,800 |
| 2017 | $27.62 | $36.28 | $26.01 | 7,070 |
| 2018 | $28.31 | $36.30 | $26.53 | 7,410 |
| 2019 | $29.43 | $37.06 | $27.01 | 7,800 |
| 2020 | $30.27 | $37.65 | $27.36 | 7,370 |
| 2021 | $29.91 | $35.54 | $28.87 | 7,190 |
| 2022 | $31.10 | $34.21 | $28.96 | 7,160 |
| 2023 | $34.38 | $36.33 | $29.61 | 7,230 |
| 2024 | $36.92 | $37.89 | $29.98 | 7,570 |
| 2025 | $37.28 | $37.28 | $30.38 | 7,710 |
In today's dollars, the median electrician wage in Connecticut changed by +2.4% over the last ten years of data and by +0.6% since 2019.
Are there more electrician jobs in Connecticut?
Since 1999, the number of electricians counted in Connecticut has changed by +35.7%, against +23.7% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by -1.2%.
Table
| Year | Connecticut jobs | Connecticut index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5,680 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 7,300 | 128 | 105 |
| 2001 | 7,820 | 138 | 102 |
| 2002 | 6,930 | 122 | 97 |
| 2003 | 6,950 | 122 | 95 |
| 2004 | 6,850 | 121 | 95 |
| 2005 | 7,090 | 125 | 99 |
| 2006 | 6,330 | 111 | 101 |
| 2007 | 6,730 | 118 | 102 |
| 2008 | 6,880 | 121 | 103 |
| 2009 | 6,570 | 116 | 95 |
| 2010 | 6,040 | 106 | 84 |
| 2011 | 5,830 | 103 | 84 |
| 2012 | 5,740 | 101 | 85 |
| 2013 | 5,630 | 99 | 89 |
| 2014 | 6,080 | 107 | 93 |
| 2015 | 6,380 | 112 | 97 |
| 2016 | 6,800 | 120 | 99 |
| 2017 | 7,070 | 124 | 103 |
| 2018 | 7,410 | 130 | 107 |
| 2019 | 7,800 | 137 | 112 |
| 2020 | 7,370 | 130 | 107 |
| 2021 | 7,190 | 127 | 106 |
| 2022 | 7,160 | 126 | 113 |
| 2023 | 7,230 | 127 | 116 |
| 2024 | 7,570 | 133 | 121 |
| 2025 | 7,710 | 136 | 124 |
Job counts are BLS OEWS survey estimates built from three years of samples, so moves of a few percent from one year to the next are within the survey's margin. Self-employed tradespeople are not counted. Areas with fewer than 3,000 jobs or a large sampling error are shown as a single figure rather than a trend.
Outlook for electricians in Connecticut
Connecticut's labor market agency projects the number of electricians in the state to change by +12.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 8,500 to 9,530, with about 870 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +9.2% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 7,710 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Connecticut labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for electricians in Connecticut
On federally funded construction in Connecticut, contractors must pay electricians at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 8 of the 8 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $84.53 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $37.28.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | Union ELEC0035-014 2025-06-01 | $48.25 | $36.67 | $84.92 | CT20260021 |
| Middlesex | Union ELEC0035-014 2025-06-01 | $48.25 | $36.67 | $84.92 | CT20260022 |
| Tolland | Union ELEC0035-014 2025-06-01 | $48.25 | $36.67 | $84.92 | CT20260025 |
| New Haven | Union ELEC0090-012 2024-06-01 | $46.48 | $38.05 | $84.53 | CT20260023 |
| New London | Union ELEC0090-012 2024-06-01 | $46.48 | $38.05 | $84.53 | CT20260024 |
| Windham | Union ELEC0090-012 2024-06-01 | $46.48 | $38.05 | $84.53 | CT20260026 |
| Litchfield | Union ELEC0488-013 2025-06-01 | $47.40 | $36.74 | $84.14 | CT20260019 |
| Fairfield | Union ELEC0003-006 2025-04-17 | $45.00 | $36.63 | $81.63 | CT20260020 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Connecticut prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination. Davis-Bacon determinations still use Connecticut's eight historical counties; employment data uses the nine 2022 planning regions.
Is construction work growing in Connecticut?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at electrical contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just electricians), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | 361 | 3,764 | $95,450 | $1,836 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 202 | 1,404 | $84,003 | $1,615 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 90 | 472 | $83,891 | $1,613 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 100 | 534 | $83,258 | $1,601 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 256 | 1,669 | $82,749 | $1,591 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 112 | 630 | $82,539 | $1,587 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 209 | 1,208 | $80,560 | $1,549 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do electricians make in Connecticut?
The median electrician in Connecticut earned $37.28 an hour ($77,540 a year) in May 2025, 23% above the national median of $30.38. The middle half earn $27.91–$45.71; the top 10% earn more than $50.13.
Where does Connecticut rank for electrician pay?
Connecticut ranks 10th of 51 states for electrician pay, with a median of $37.28 an hour, and 13th after adjusting for Connecticut's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.6, US = 100).
What is the union electrician rate in Connecticut?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for electricians in 8 counties, with a typical package of $84.53 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many electricians work in Connecticut?
BLS counted 7,710 electricians in Connecticut in May 2025, 4.5 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.93; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is electrician work growing in Connecticut?
The BLS employer survey count of electricians in Connecticut went from 6,380 in 2015 to 7,710 in 2025, +20.8%, and -1.2% since 2019. Connecticut's labor market agency projects +12.1% growth for electricians between 2024 and 2034, from 8,500 to 9,530 jobs.
How many electrician openings a year are there in Connecticut?
Connecticut projects about 870 openings a year for electricians over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 72,700 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Connecticut and metro areas, SOC 47-2111. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Connecticut labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.