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Electrician Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$37.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,865/year ($4,989/month) for a single filer
Electrician pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,710 Electrician jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 47-2111, “Electricians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Electrician salary of $77,540 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 $59,865 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $77,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,229 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,932 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,515 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,865 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,989 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrician make in Connecticut?
- The median Electrician salary in Connecticut is $77,540 per year ($37.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,060 and $95,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $77,540, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $59,865 per year ($4,989 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Electrician jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 7,710 Electrician 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.