CONSTRUCTION TRADES
PAY IN CONNECTICUT.
BLS wage data for 14 of 17 trades in Connecticut. Sorted by median hourly pay — highest first.
Crane Operator
SOC 53-7021 · 260 workers
$41.74
/hr median · 2024
Boilermaker
SOC 47-2011 · 70 workers
$41.10
/hr median · 2024
Construction Supervisor
SOC 47-1011 · 6,490 workers
$40.89
/hr median · 2024
Ironworker
SOC 47-2221 · 260 workers
$38.67
/hr median · 2024
Electrician
SOC 47-2111 · 7,570 workers
$36.92
/hr median · 2024
Operating Engineer
SOC 47-2073 · 2,810 workers
$36.87
/hr median · 2024
Millwright
SOC 49-9044 · 190 workers
$36.33
/hr median · 2024
Pipefitter
SOC 47-2152 · 4,180 workers
$35.14
/hr median · 2024
Plumber
SOC 47-2152 · 4,180 workers
$35.14
/hr median · 2024
Instrument Technician
SOC 49-9069 · 150 workers
$35.03
/hr median · 2024
Welder
SOC 51-4121 · 2,030 workers
$31.02
/hr median · 2024
Carpenter
SOC 47-2031 · 5,680 workers
$30.53
/hr median · 2024
Sheet Metal Worker
SOC 47-2211 · 1,120 workers
$29.98
/hr median · 2024
Painter
SOC 47-2141 · 2,010 workers
$25.78
/hr median · 2024
Insulator
SOC 47-2131 · 310 workers
$23.55
/hr median · 2024
Roustabout (Oil/Gas)
SOC 47-5071
data pending
Derrick Operator
SOC 47-5011
data pending