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Electricians (47-2111) in New Haven Labor Market Area
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New Haven LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,060
Mean wage$34.34
Entry wage$22.11
10th percentile wage$18.99
50th percentile wage$32.00
90th percentile wage$54.14
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Specialty Trade Contractors76071.5%
Public Administration202.1%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration20$34.53
Specialty Trade Contractors760$31.60
Electricians (47-2111)
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Excludes Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $32.00 $31.36 $0.64
2022$30.97+3.3%$30.35+3.3%$0.62
2021$29.70+4.3%$29.10+4.3%$0.59
2020$28.65+3.7%$28.08+3.7%$0.57
2019$27.95+2.5%$27.39+2.5%$0.56
2018$27.19+2.8%$26.65+2.8%$0.54
2017$26.47+2.7%$25.94+2.7%$0.53
2016$25.79+2.6%$25.28+2.6%$0.52
2015$25.07+2.9%$24.57+2.9%$0.50
2014$24.58+2.0%$24.09+2.0%$0.49
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $32.00 $25.00 $7.00
2022$30.97+3.3%$24.17+3.4%$6.80
2021$29.70+4.3%$22.87+5.7%$6.83
2020$28.65+3.7%$22.08+3.5%$6.57
2019$27.95+2.5%$21.46+2.9%$6.49
2018$27.19+2.8%$20.83+3.0%$6.36
2017$26.47+2.7%$20.24+2.9%$6.24
2016$25.79+2.6%$19.76+2.4%$6.03
2015$25.07+2.9%$19.26+2.6%$5.81
2014$24.58+2.0%$18.86+2.2%$5.72
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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Waterbury $37.95  560  
Bridgeport-Stamford $32.49  1,200  
Hartford $32.05  2,500  
New Haven $32.00  1,060  
Danbury $31.41  570  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $32.05  2,500  
Bridgeport-Stamford $32.49  1,200  
New Haven $32.00  1,060  
Norwich-New London $31.38  740  
Danbury $31.41  570  
Wages in other areas
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