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Electricians in Connecticut

Your path to Electricians in Connecticut: wage evidence, licensing, training, apprenticeships and funding in one place.

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Wage evidence

Median and mean figures with percentiles, shown against the national figure. Suppressed values stay blank.

Wage evidence for this state compared with the national figure
StatisticThis stateNational
Median hourly$37Not reported
Median annual$77,540$63,190
Mean hourly$37Not reported
Mean annual$77,390Not reported
10th percentile (hourly)$23Not reported
25th percentile (hourly)$28Not reported
75th percentile (hourly)$46Not reported
90th percentile (hourly)$50Not reported
Source: BLS May 2025 OEWS State estimatesData year: 2025Period: MayVerified: Oct 7, 2026
Percentiles are population wage percentiles, not promised starting wages. Mean and median are shown separately. Suppressed figures stay blank rather than being estimated. Reported relative error for the mean wage estimate is 2.8% (uncertainty metadata, not a confidence interval).

Career pathway

Verified progression stages where the data provides them.

This data release provides a single verified overview stage for this selection rather than a full multi-stage ladder.

Connecticut Electrician career pathway overview

  1. 1

    Entry training or apprenticeship to regulated electrical work

    Begin with applicable technical training or a registered apprenticeship route; accumulate supervised experience where required; then follow Connecticut state, contractor, or local electrician licensing rules before independently performing regulated work. The acquired state-submitted dataset contains 7 occupation-mapped license or registration record(s) for this state; use the specific master records rather than assuming one credential covers every job scope.

    Credential: State/local electrician or contractor credential, when applicablepathway overviewVerified: Oct 8, 2026
    Verified career pathwayPathway is informational and does not guarantee eligibility, licensure, or employment.

Planning checklist

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  • Confirm the licensing or registration body for your state
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  • Compare training and registered apprenticeship options
  • Review funding pathways you may be eligible for

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Licensing & regulation

How this trade is regulated in this state, and where local research is still needed.

Primary regulatory structure

state individual licensing; contractor or business licensing

Responsible authority: Department of Public Health; Health Care Systems Branch; Practitioner Licensing & Investigations Section; Department of Consumer Protection; Occupational & Professional Licensing; Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection; Department of Public Health — Health Care Systems Branch — Practitioner Licensing & Investigations Section; Department of Consumer Protection — Occupational & Professional Licensing

Classification verified: Oct 8, 2026

Official source

State individual licensing

Identified

State registration

Not identified

Local / municipal licensing

Not identified

Contractor / business licensing

Identified

Federal credentialing

false

Industry certification

false

Employer-specific requirements

Not identified

Specific credential records

  • Electrical Unlimited Contractor

    conditional
    Scope: contractor_or_business_license; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Department of Consumer Protection — Occupational & Professional LicensingVerified: Oct 8, 2026

    E-1 UNLIMITED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR The holder of this license shall be permitted to do all electrical work as defined in section 20-330 of the general statutes. The requirements to qualify for this license exam shall be two (2) years as a unlimited licensed journeyperson or at least six (6) years of equivalent experience and training.

  • Electrical Unlimited Journeyperson

    required
    Scope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Department of Consumer Protection — Occupational & Professional LicensingVerified: Oct 8, 2026

    E-2 UNLIMITED ELECTRICAL JOURNEYPERSON The holder of this license shall be permitted to do all electrical work as defined in section 20-330 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and only while in the employment of a properly licensed contractor. The requirement to qualify for this license exam shall be the completion of a registered apprenticeship program or at least four (4) years of equivalent experience and training.

  • Cross Connection Survey Inspector

    required
    Scope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Department of Public Health — Health Care Systems Branch — Practitioner Licensing & Investigations SectionVerified: Oct 8, 2026

    Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Backflow DeviceA cross-connection is any actual or potential physical connection between a public water system, and any source of non-potable liquid, solid or gas that could contaminate the potable water supply by backflow. Backflow is the reversal of flow of water or other substances into the public water system or consumer’s potable water system. Under backflow conditions, unprotected cross-connections can introduce biological, chemical and/or physical contaminants into the drinking water. Backflow prevention devices or backflow preventers are installed to prevent backflow of contaminants into drinking water through cross-connections.

  • Electrical Limited Contractor

    conditional
    Scope: contractor_or_business_license; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Department of Consumer Protection — Occupational & Professional LicensingVerified: Oct 8, 2026

    Electrical License Types and Scope of Work C-5 LIMITED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR The holder of this license may perform only work limited to low voltage, alarm or signal work, audio and sound systems, and telephone-interconnect. The voltage of any system is not to exceed forty-eight (48) volts or eight (8) amperes where such work commences at an outlet receptacle or connection previously installed by a person holding the proper electrical license. The requirements to qualify for this license examination shall be two (2) years as a properly licensed journeyperson or at least six (6) years of equivalent experience and training.

  • Electrical Limited Journeyperson

    required
    Scope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Department of Consumer Protection — Occupational & Professional LicensingVerified: Oct 8, 2026

    C-6 LIMITED ELECTRICAL JOURNEYPERSON The holder of this license may perform only work as defined for C-5 category and only while in the employ of a licensed electrical contractor. The requirements to qualify for this license exam shall be the completion of a registered apprenticeship program or at least four (4) years of equivalent experience and training.

  • Electrical Limited Solar Contractor

    conditional
    Scope: contractor_or_business_license; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Department of Consumer Protection — Occupational & Professional LicensingVerified: Oct 8, 2026

    PV-1 LIMITED SOLAR ELECTRIC CONTRACTOR The holder of this license may perform only work limited to Solar Electric systems; which means the installation, erection, repair, replacement, alteration or maintenance of photovoltaic or wind generation systems, including storage and distribution of such energy for heat, light, power or other purposes to a point immediately inside a structure or adjacent to an end use. The requirements to qualify for this license examination shall be two years as a solar journeyperson or equivalent experience and training.

  • Electrical Limited Solar Journeyperson

    required
    Scope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Department of Consumer Protection — Occupational & Professional LicensingVerified: Oct 8, 2026

    PV-2 LIMITED SOLAR ELECTRIC JOURNEYPERSON The holder of this license may perform only work limited to Solar Electric systems; which means the installation, erection, repair, replacement, alteration or maintenance of photovoltaic or wind generation systems, including storage and distribution of such energy for heat, light, power or other purposes to a point immediately inside a structure or adjacent to an end use and only while in the employ of a licensed electrical contractor. The requirements to qualify for this license examination shall be the completion of a registered apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and training.

Training options

Verified current training programs. Availability, tuition and delivery mode are separate facts.

We have not verified a current training listing for this selection. This is not evidence that no programs exist — only that we have no verified current listing to show here. The pathway, wage and regulatory guidance on this page remain fully usable, and you can widen your search in the finder.

Registered apprenticeships

Registered programs are the default view; confirmed application status is shown separately.

2 registered programs in the directory for this selection. A registered program is not the same as a confirmed open position.

Registered programs

  • C-TEC Solar, LLC

    C-TEC Solar, LLC — Electrician registered apprenticeship

    Registered programBloomfieldAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in export

    Registered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.

    Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.

  • McGovern Electric LLC

    McGovern Electric LLC — Electrician registered apprenticeship

    Registered programNorth StoningtonAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in export

    Registered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.

    Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.

Funding pathways

Direct, trade-matched and broad funding routes to investigate. Conditional awards are not guaranteed funding.

1 direct individual opportunity, 2 tied to this trade through supported evidence, and 6 broad pathways to investigate. Conditional awards are not guaranteed funding, and potential awards are never summed as savings.

Direct individual opportunities

You apply as an individual. Eligibility is determined by the administering organization.

  • IEC Foundation Scholarship

    IEC Foundation

    Direct individual applicationupcoming cycle announcedNational scope

    IEC students, members, and their immediate families planning postsecondary education in college or a state-accredited apprenticeship program and meeting Foundation requirements.

    Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: January 4-February 4, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. ET; references due February 12, 2027.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
    Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.
    Official program page

Matched to this trade

Supported by source evidence for this occupation. Specificity varies — check the eligibility summary.

  • The Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship

    The Home Depot Foundation

    Direct individual applicationactive rollingNational scope

    Individuals pursuing eligible construction skilled-trade education, subject to the applicable Path to Pro scholarship terms.

    Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Applications accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
    Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.
    Official program page

  • mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship

    mikeroweWORKS Foundation

    Direct individual applicationactiveNational scope

    U.S. citizens who are high-school seniors or graduates and plan an approved skilled-trade program of two years or less at an accredited school, subject to full program rules.

    Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: October 31, 2026Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
    Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.
    Official program page

General funding pathways to investigate

Broad programs without a specific trade match. Scope is deliberately not personalized.

  • Federal Pell Grant for eligible career-school and undergraduate programs

    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid

    Direct individual applicationactiveNational scope

    Eligible undergraduate students with financial need attending a participating institution and eligible program; trade/career programs may qualify but each program must be confirmed.

    Award: $7,395Beneficiary: individualDeadline: 2026-27 FAFSA and school deadlines apply; verify on StudentAid.gov and with the school.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
    Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.
    Official program page

  • Registered Apprenticeship paid employment and training

    Participating employers and registered apprenticeship sponsors

    Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive opportunity directoryNational scope

    Applicants must locate an available apprenticeship opportunity and apply directly to the employer or program sponsor; occupations and entry requirements vary.

    Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Opportunity-specific; do not assume an opening is accepting applications.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
    Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
    Official program page

  • Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)

    U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

    Conditional — through workforce or schoolactiveNational scope

    Eligible child or spouse of a veteran or service member meeting a qualifying permanent-and-total disability, death, MIA, capture, or detention condition; approved technical, vocational, apprenticeship, and OJT may qualify.

    Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing; delimiting dates and program approval vary.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
    Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
    Official program page

  • GI Bill benefits for approved on-the-job training and apprenticeships

    U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

    Conditional — through workforce or schoolactiveNational scope

    Eligible veterans, service members, or dependents with qualifying GI Bill entitlement who enter a VA-approved OJT or apprenticeship program.

    Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing; applicant and training establishment approvals are required.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
    Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
    Official program page

  • WIOA Individual Training Account and training-service pathway

    State and local workforce development boards under U.S. DOL

    Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive conditionalNational scope

    Adults, dislocated workers, and some youth who are determined eligible and in need of training may receive training services, commonly through an ITA, for an approved program/provider.

    Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing local intake; timing and funds vary by local workforce area.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
    Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
    Official program page

  • Connecticut WIOA training assistance / Individual Training Account pathway

    Connecticut Department of Labor

    Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive conditional

    Applicant must be determined eligible by the workforce system, need training, select an approved program/provider when required, and receive local authorization subject to available funds and limits.

    Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing local intake; contact the state/local workforce office before enrolling.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
    Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
    Official program page