salary$75,850 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,260per year
Jobs in the area1,030people work this job
Can a electrician afford Waterbury?
OK. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 24.3% 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 Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a electrician in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $75,850 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $47,680 and $96,260.
Can a electrician afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 24.3% 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 Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.