Electrician prevailing wage rates in Connecticut
Federal Davis-Bacon rates published in 22 active determinations, 2026
- Active federal Davis-Bacon determinations for Connecticut publish 41 electrician classification rates, across 22 determinations covering 8 counties.
- Those published base rates run from $19.99 to $48.25 an hour before fringe benefits. Which one applies to a job depends on its county, its construction type and the determination written into the contract.
- Construction types covered: Building, Heavy, Highway, Residential.
- Last determination revision affecting electrician rates in Connecticut: .
The official source: binding Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations are published by the U.S. Department of Labor at SAM.gov Wage Determinations. This site indexes them and links every determination to its official document - the determination incorporated into a contract governs.
This page collects every classification in Connecticut's active federal determinations that is a form of electrician work (wiring, conduit, service and power distribution work) and shows the rate published for it. Determinations name a classification the way the underlying union agreement or wage survey named it, so the wording varies between them; the rate and the fringe are reproduced exactly as published.
Published rates by determination
CT20260001 rev 2 · Highway · Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, Tolland, Windham
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN (FAIRFIELD COUNTY (DARIEN, GREENWICH, NEW CANAAN, STAMFORD)) | $45.00 | 36.63 | ELEC0003-007 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIANS (MIDDLESEX COUNTY (CROMWELL, MIDDLEFIELD, MIDDLETON AND PORTLAND); TOLLAND COUNTY; WINDHAM COUNTY) | $48.25 | 36.67 | ELEC0035-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIANS: | $46.48 | 38.05 | ELEC0090-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIANS | $47.40 | 36.74 | ELEC0488-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260001 on SAM.gov.
CT20260002 rev 2 · Highway · New London
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIANS: (BOZRAH, COLCHESTER, FRANKLIN, GRISWOLD, LEBANON, LEDYARD, LISBON, MONTVILLE, NORTH STONINGTON, NORWICH, PRESTON, SALEM, SPRAGUE, STONINGTON AND VOLUNTOWN) | $48.25 | 36.67 | ELEC0035-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIAN (EAST LYME, GROTON, NEW LONDON, OLD LYME, WATERFORD, PLUS THE PART OF LEDYARD WHEREIN THE PROPERTY OF THE SUBMARINE BASE IS LOCATED) | $46.48 | 38.05 | ELEC0090-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260002 on SAM.gov.
CT20260003 rev 2 · Highway · Hartford
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIANS: (ENTIRE COUNTY, EXCLUDING BERLIN, BRISTOL, HARTLAND, NEW BRITAIN, NEWINGTON, PLAINVILLE AND SOUTHINGTON) | $48.25 | 36.67 | ELEC0035-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIANS: (BERLIN, BRISTOL, NEW BRITAIN, NEWINGTON, PLAINVILLE, SOUTHINGTON) | $46.48 | 38.05 | ELEC0090-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIANS: | $47.40 | 36.74 | ELEC0488-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260003 on SAM.gov.
CT20260007 rev 1 · Residential · Fairfield
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN (DARIEN, GREENWICH, NEW CANAAN, STAMFORD AND THE PORTION OF NORWALK LYING WEST OF FIVE MILE RIVER) | $45.00 | 36.63 | ELEC0003-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIAN (BETHEL, BRIDGEPORT, BROOKFIELD, DANBURY, EASTON, FAIRFIELD, MONROE, NEW FAIRFIELD, NEWTOWN, NORWALK, REDDING, RIDGEFIELD, SHELTON, SHERMAN, STRATFORD, TRUMBALL, WESTON | $47.40 | 36.74 | ELEC0488-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260007 on SAM.gov.
CT20260008 rev 2 · Residential · Hartford
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN | $19.99 | 2.00 | SUCT2002-003 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CT20260008 on SAM.gov.
CT20260009 rev 2 · Residential · Middlesex
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN | $19.99 | 2.00 | SUCT2002-004 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CT20260009 on SAM.gov.
CT20260010 rev 1 · Residential · New Haven
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN (ENTIRE COUNTY EXCLUDING BEACON FALLS, MIDDLEBURY, MILFORD, NAUGATUCK, OXFORD, PROSPECT, SEYMOUR, SOUTHBURY, WATERBURY AND WOLCOTT TOWNSHIPS) | $46.48 | 38.05 | ELEC0090-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIAN (BEACON FALLS, MIDDLEBURY, MILFORD, NAUGATUCK, OXFORD, PROSPECT, SEYMOUR, SOUTHBURY, WATERBURY AND WOLCOTT TOWNSHIPS) | $47.40 | 36.74 | ELEC0488-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260010 on SAM.gov.
CT20260011 rev 2 · Residential · New London
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN | $19.99 | 2.00 | SUCT2002-006 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CT20260011 on SAM.gov.
CT20260012 rev 2 · Residential · Tolland
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN | $19.99 | 2.00 | SUCT2002-007 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CT20260012 on SAM.gov.
CT20260013 rev 2 · Heavy · Fairfield
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN (DARIEN, GREENWICH, NEW CANAAN, STAMFORD AND THE PORTION OF NORWALK LYING WEST OF FIVE MILE RIVER) | $45.00 | 36.63 | ELEC0003-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIAN (BETHEL, BRIDGEPORT, BROOKFIELD, DANBURY, EASTON, FAIRFIELD, MONROE, NEW FAIRFIELD, NEWTOWN, NORWALK, REDDING, RIDGEFIELD, SHELTON, SHERMAN, STRATFORD, TRUMBALL, WESTON | $47.40 | 36.74 | ELEC0488-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260013 on SAM.gov.
CT20260014 rev 2 · Heavy · Hartford
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN (ENTIRE COUNTY EXCLUDING BERLIN, BRISTOL, HARTLAND, NEW BRITAIN, NEWINGTON, PLAINVILLE AND SOUTHINGTON TOWNSHIPS) | $48.25 | 36.67 | ELEC0035-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIAN (BERLIN, BRISTOL, NEW BRITAIN, NEWINGTON, PLAINVILLE, SOUTHINGTON TOWNSHIPS) | $46.48 | 38.05 | ELEC0090-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIAN (HARTLAND TOWNSHIP) | $47.40 | 36.74 | ELEC0488-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260014 on SAM.gov.
CT20260015 rev 2 · Heavy · Middlesex, Tolland
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN (CROMWELL, MIDDLEFIELD, MIDDLETON AND PORTLAND) | $48.25 | 36.67 | ELEC0035-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIAN (CHESTER, CLINTON, DEEP RIVER, DURHAM, EAST HADDAM, EAST HAMPTON, ESSEX, HADDAM, KILLINGSWORTH, OLD SAYBROOK, WESTBROOK) | $46.48 | 38.05 | ELEC0090-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260015 on SAM.gov.
CT20260016 rev 2 · Heavy · New Haven
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN (ENTIRE COUNTY EXCLUDING BEACON FALLS, MIDDLEBURY, MILFORD, NAUGATUCK, OXFORD, PROSPECT, SEYMOUR, SOUTHBURY, WATERBURY AND WOLCOTT TOWNSHIPS) | $46.48 | 38.05 | ELEC0090-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIAN (BEACON FALLS, MIDDLEBURY, MILFORD, NAUGATUCK, OXFORD, PROSPECT, SEYMOUR, SOUTHBURY, WATERBURY AND WOLCOTT TOWNSHIPS) | $47.40 | 36.74 | ELEC0488-007 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260016 on SAM.gov.
CT20260017 rev 2 · Heavy · New London
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN (BOZRAH, COLCHESTER, FRANKLIN, GRISWOLD, LEBANON, LEDYARD, LISBON, MONTVILLE, NORTH STONINGTON, NORWICH, PRESTON, SALEM, SPRAGUE, STONINGTON AND VOLUNTOWN) | $48.25 | 36.67 | ELEC0035-011 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIAN (EAST LYME, GROTON, NEW LONDON, OLD LYME, WATERFORD, PLUS THE PART OF LEDYARD WHEREIN THE PROPERTY OF THE SUBMARINE BASE IS LOCATED) | $46.48 | 38.05 | ELEC0090-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260017 on SAM.gov.
CT20260019 rev 2 · Building · Litchfield
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN | $47.40 | 36.74 | ELEC0488-013 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260019 on SAM.gov.
CT20260020 rev 2 · Building · Fairfield
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE AND INSTALLATION OF ALARMS AND SOUND AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS) | $45.00 | 36.63 | ELEC0003-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIAN (HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION) | $47.40 | 36.74 | ELEC0488-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260020 on SAM.gov.
CT20260021 rev 2 · Building · Hartford
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $48.25 | 36.67 | ELEC0035-014 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260021 on SAM.gov.
CT20260022 rev 2 · Building · Middlesex
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $48.25 | 36.67 | ELEC0035-014 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260022 on SAM.gov.
CT20260023 rev 2 · Building · New Haven
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN | $46.48 | 38.05 | ELEC0090-012 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIAN (ALARM INSTALLATION ONLY) | $46.48 | 38.05 | ELEC0090-013 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIAN: COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN | $46.48 | 38.05 | ELEC0090-014 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) | $46.48 | 38.05 | ELEC0090-015 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ELECTRICIAN (HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION) | $47.40 | 36.74 | ELEC0488-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260023 on SAM.gov.
CT20260024 rev 2 · Building · New London
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN | $46.48 | 38.05 | ELEC0090-012 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260024 on SAM.gov.
CT20260025 rev 2 · Building · Tolland
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $48.25 | 36.67 | ELEC0035-014 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260025 on SAM.gov.
CT20260026 rev 2 · Building · Windham
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN | $46.48 | 38.05 | ELEC0090-012 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CT20260026 on SAM.gov.
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