Helpers--Electricians Salary in Connecticut

Helpers--electricians in Connecticut earn the most in New Haven (average $49,930 a year) and the least in Waterbury ($47,440), across the 4 Connecticut metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--electricians average at $55,680 and the median at $56,020 for 390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,080.

Helpers--Electricians average salary by city in Connecticut

New Haven$49,930
Bridgeport$48,110
Hartford$47,520
Waterbury$47,440

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Haven	$49,930	$47,730	$36,200	$40,502	105
Bridgeport	$48,110	$45,140	$45,140	$39,113	107
Hartford	$47,520	$42,770	$37,340	$38,663	103
Waterbury	$47,440	$49,620	$35,240	$38,602	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Electricians salary in other states

Helpers--Electricians salary by city and state

More about pay in Connecticut

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3013.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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