Connecticut
Electrician programs in Connecticut
10 listed electrician programs in Connecticut, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas.
- $77,390Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $47,680Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $77,540Median pay (state)
- $104,280Top 10% earn over
7,710 jobs in Connecticut · 10 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in Connecticut
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $47,680 | $58,060 | $77,540 | $95,070 | $104,280 | $77,390 | 7,710 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $50,040 | $60,650 | $79,560 | $102,610 | $124,510 | $84,340 | 1,630 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $46,220 | $58,620 | $77,680 | $94,010 | $99,610 | $75,810 | 2,870 |
| New Haven, CT | $45,180 | $57,760 | $77,410 | $98,340 | $104,640 | $78,890 | 990 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $47,680 | $57,630 | $75,850 | $94,520 | $96,260 | $74,530 | 1,030 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $47,970 | $47,970 | $72,240 | $78,690 | $97,040 | $69,690 | 700 |
Programs
Listed programs in Connecticut
Every electrician program we matched in Connecticut. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Management Training Institute Electrician | Waterbury, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 15 | $22,227 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor Electrician | East Windsor, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 107 | $37,766 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain Electrician | New Britain, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 76 | $35,621 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton Electrician | Shelton, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 140 | $33,395 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Porter & Chester Institute Electrician | Bridgeport, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 289 | $13,748 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden Electrician | Hamden, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 60 | $14,337 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Adt & IBEW 90 JATC | Wallingford, CT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Hartford Electricians JATC Local 35 | Hartford, CT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| NECA & IBEW Local 90 JATC | Wallingford, CT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Josh the Electrician, LLC | Middlebury, CT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.