salary$77,680 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,610per year
Jobs in the area2,870people work this job
Can a electrician afford Hartford?
OK. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 23.7% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a electrician in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $77,680 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $46,220 and $99,610.
Can a electrician afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 23.7% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.