Electrical Engineers (17-2071) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,760
Mean wage		$45.95
Entry wage		$32.65
10th percentile wage		$31.13
50th percentile wage		$44.46
90th percentile wage		$63.84

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	660	24.0%
Utilities	370	13.2%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	330	11.8%
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing	280	10.0%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Specialty Trade Contractors		$60.89
Utilities	370	$53.20
Telecommunications		$49.37
Public Administration	20	$46.88

Electrical Engineers (17-2071)

Design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Exclude "Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$44.46		$41.18		$3.28
2017	$44.09	+.8%	$40.84	+.8%	$3.25
2016	$43.07	+2.4%	$39.89	+2.4%	$3.18
2015	$42.39	+1.6%	$39.27	+1.6%	$3.13
2014	$41.58	+2.0%	$38.51	+2.0%	$3.07
2013	$40.80	+1.9%	$37.79	+1.9%	$3.01
2012	$40.02	+1.9%	$37.07	+1.9%	$2.95
2011	$39.25	+2.0%	$36.35	+2.0%	$2.90
2010	$38.64	+1.6%	$35.79	+1.6%	$2.85
2009	$37.96	+1.8%	$35.16	+1.8%	$2.80
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$44.46		$22.55		$21.91
2017	$44.09	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	$21.78
2016	$43.07	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$21.36
2015	$42.39	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	$21.18
2014	$41.58	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$20.81
2013	$40.80	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	$20.47
2012	$40.02	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$20.10
2011	$39.25	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	$19.67
2010	$38.64	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$19.37
2009	$37.96	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	$19.01

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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