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Electricians salary in Connecticut

Median: $77,540 / year · $37.28 / hr · 2025

23% above the U.S. average

Mean
$77,390
$37.21 / hr
Median hourly
$37.28 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$47,680 – $104,280
U.S. median
$63,190
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$47,680
  • Median$77,540
  • Mean$77,390
  • 90th percentile$104,280

U.S. median $63,190

Take-home estimate

$59,194

On a $77,540 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$8,900 (11.5%)
  • State income tax$3,515 (4.5%)
  • Social Security$4,807 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,124 (1.4%)
  • Net take-home$59,194 (76.3%)
  • Share of $77,540 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$74,838

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Connecticut RPP is 103.6 (4% above the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in Connecticut

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ZIP codes in Connecticut

06902Stamford city06010Bristol city06810Danbury city06516West Haven city06511New Haven city06606Bridgeport city06457Middletown city06492Wallingford Center CDP06484Shelton city06082Hazardville CDP06513New Haven city06106Hartford city

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Highest-paying states for Electricians

Connecticut ranks #10 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($77,540).

Electricians median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest Oregon$101,310
#2Illinois$99,560
#3Hawaii$96,460
#4Washington$95,220
#5Alaska$89,440
#6Massachusetts$79,420
#7District of Columbia$78,970
#8New York$78,750
#9Minnesota$78,160
#10Connecticut$77,540
#11New Jersey$77,250
#12Montana$76,760
#13Wisconsin$76,540
#14Michigan$76,270
#15California$76,160
#16Wyoming$76,120
#17Maine$75,380
#18Rhode Island$74,090
#19Nevada$73,570
#20Maryland$73,490
#21Indiana$68,490
#22Pennsylvania$67,600
#23Kansas$65,860
#24North Dakota$65,710
#25Missouri$65,410
#26West Virginia$64,810
#27Ohio$64,700
#28Delaware$63,700
#29Vermont$63,430
#30Idaho$63,000
#31Virginia$62,900
#32New Hampshire$62,840
#33Colorado$62,230
#34Utah$62,000
#35Louisiana$61,540
#36South Dakota$61,390
#37Tennessee$61,090
#38Arizona$61,060
#39Oklahoma$61,010
#40Iowa$60,860
#41Mississippi$60,860
#42Nebraska$60,820
#43Kentucky$59,720
#44South Carolina$58,740
#45Texas$58,570
#46New Mexico$58,390
#47Georgia$58,320
#48Florida$57,250
#49North Carolina$56,800
#50Alabama$55,690
#51 Lowest Arkansas$49,070

Frequently asked questions

What is the median electricians salary in Connecticut?
The OEWS median is $77,540 per year ($37.28 / hr) (2025), 23% above the U.S. average.
How much does a electricians make per hour in Connecticut?
The OEWS hourly median is $37.28 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $59,194 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does electricians pay compare nationally?
The Connecticut median is 23% above the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $63,190.
Which states pay electricianss the most?
Oregon has the highest published OEWS median at $101,310. Connecticut ranks #10 of 51.
What is that salary worth after Connecticut living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 103.6 (U.S. = 100), 4% above the U.S. average. $77,540 in Connecticut has about the same purchasing power as $74,838 at U.S. average prices.