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Electrical Engineer Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$50.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,107/year ($6,426/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 39th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 2,930 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $104,160 a year — though pay ranges from $82,300 for newcomers to $162,290 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $82,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $85,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $135,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $162,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,930 Electrical Engineer jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $104,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,107 — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
| Gross (median) | $104,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,085 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,968 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$5,000 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,107 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,426 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Connecticut?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Connecticut is $104,160 per year ($50.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $85,930 and $135,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $104,160, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $77,107 per year ($6,426 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 2,930 Electrical Engineer jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.