Connecticut salaries by occupation
The median worker in Connecticut earned $58,400 a year in 2024, about $28.08 an hour, 18% above the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 574 occupations.
Median pay $58,400 $28.08 per hour
Vs national median +18% U.S. $49,500
Workers 1,682,000 wage and salary
Occupations reported 574 with at least 100 employed
What Connecticut is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | 4.04× | 660 | $36,840 |
| Actuaries | 3.86× | 1,190 | $148,220 |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 3.85× | 800 | $47,860 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 3.8× | 1,630 | $57,120 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 3.71× | 1,090 | $36,640 |
| Tool and Die Makers | 2.99× | 1,800 | $76,310 |
| Pediatricians, General | 2.77× | 1,300 | $215,730 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 2.74× | 4,420 | $32,640 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 2.34× | 620 | $62,620 |
| Insurance Underwriters | 2.27× | 2,670 | $95,460 |
Metro areas in Connecticut
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 5 Connecticut metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $60,440 | $29.06 | 402,330 | #12 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $59,270 | $28.50 | 592,620 | #15 |
| New Haven | $57,600 | $27.69 | 283,810 | #23 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $54,670 | $26.28 | 124,550 | #36 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $50,110 | $24.09 | 158,640 | #73 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $227,930 | $109.58 | 570 | #7 of 25 |
| Physicians, All Other | $227,720 | $109.48 | 4,740 | #9 of 18 |
| Commercial Pilots | $227,140 | n/a | 360 | #1 of 46 |
| Pediatricians, General | $215,730 | $103.72 | 1,300 | #8 of 37 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $214,190 | $102.98 | 620 | #7 of 15 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $211,420 | $101.64 | 200 | #2 of 31 |
| Podiatrists | $208,310 | $100.15 | 130 | #4 of 21 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $198,160 | $95.27 | 900 | #22 of 23 |
| Dentists, General | $193,230 | $92.90 | 1,840 | #11 of 46 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $188,540 | $90.65 | 480 | #1 of 37 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $179,170 | $86.14 | 840 | #4 of 46 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,770 | $82.58 | 5,010 | #11 of 49 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 46,780 | $130,230 | $62.61 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 41,890 | $38,200 | $18.36 |
| Retail Salespersons | 41,890 | $35,350 | $17.00 |
| Registered Nurses | 39,020 | $101,590 | $48.84 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 36,140 | $40,010 | $19.23 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 32,180 | $33,980 | $16.34 |
| Cashiers | 32,110 | $34,030 | $16.36 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 29,660 | $36,800 | $17.69 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 28,140 | $47,260 | $22.72 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 26,840 | $40,170 | $19.31 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in Connecticut
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 63
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers $134,050
- Power Plant Operators $92,310
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $90,420
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,800
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $82,280
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $81,780
- Tool and Die Makers $76,310
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $74,450
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $67,320
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,520
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $62,240
- Machinists $61,090
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $60,700
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $59,930
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $59,480
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,750
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $55,400
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,230
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $53,760
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $53,010
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,860
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,530
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers $50,990
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,380
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $50,350
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,490
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,020
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,010
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,860
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,480
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $47,360
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,680
- Tire Builders $46,310
- Upholsterers $46,020
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,020
- Medical Appliance Technicians $45,870
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $45,610
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $44,970
- Prepress Technicians and Workers $44,740
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,000
- Printing Press Operators $43,930
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,870
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $42,870
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,390
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,950
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $41,410
- Production Workers, All Other $40,850
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,580
- Food Processing Workers, All Other $40,220
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,890
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $39,650
- Helpers--Production Workers $38,680
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,260
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,150
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,000
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers $37,730
- Sewing Machine Operators $37,220
- Food Batchmakers $37,080
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,880
- Bakers $36,880
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $36,640
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,180
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $32,950
Education and library 52
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $136,630
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $119,310
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $109,670
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $109,470
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $106,430
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $105,640
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $104,500
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $103,900
- History Teachers, Postsecondary $100,220
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $98,660
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $98,420
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,390
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $97,730
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $97,020
- Instructional Coordinators $95,560
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $93,870
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $93,090
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $87,950
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $87,570
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $87,450
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $86,650
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $85,830
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $85,310
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $83,920
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $83,010
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $81,700
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $81,490
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $81,220
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,040
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $78,740
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $77,870
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $77,430
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,270
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $76,380
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $75,970
- Curators $73,350
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $71,180
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $69,050
- Museum Technicians and Conservators $66,070
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool $63,700
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $62,880
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $60,690
- Special Education Teachers, All Other $57,120
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $56,930
- Tutors $55,690
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $55,370
- Library Technicians $54,550
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $53,550
- Archivists $46,730
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,160
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,590
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,160
Healthcare practitioners 48
- Nurse Anesthetists $227,930
- Physicians, All Other $227,720
- Pediatricians, General $215,730
- General Internal Medicine Physicians $214,190
- Podiatrists $208,310
- Family Medicine Physicians $198,160
- Dentists, General $193,230
- Optometrists $143,000
- Nurse Practitioners $138,960
- Physician Assistants $138,440
- Pharmacists $135,340
- Veterinarians $130,700
- Nurse Midwives $124,530
- Radiation Therapists $108,310
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists $107,050
- Physical Therapists $103,720
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $102,850
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $102,150
- Occupational Therapists $102,080
- Registered Nurses $101,590
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $101,460
- Speech-Language Pathologists $100,550
- Audiologists $96,610
- Dental Hygienists $96,270
- Chiropractors $91,750
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $85,370
- Respiratory Therapists $83,250
- Surgical Technologists $80,590
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $80,390
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $79,720
- Paramedics $75,400
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,200
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,130
- Athletic Trainers $67,090
- Opticians, Dispensing $64,780
- Recreational Therapists $61,030
- Medical Records Specialists $58,250
- Hearing Aid Specialists $57,970
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $57,040
- Surgical Assistants $53,300
- Psychiatric Technicians $50,170
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $49,200
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,120
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,880
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $48,520
- Emergency Medical Technicians $47,550
- Pharmacy Technicians $44,190
- Dietetic Technicians $37,150
Office and administrative support 43
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $80,510
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,000
- Brokerage Clerks $74,680
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $64,010
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $63,210
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $61,440
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $61,400
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $60,720
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $60,610
- Postal Service Clerks $60,590
- Meter Readers, Utilities $58,710
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $57,680
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $57,490
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $57,470
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,290
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $56,950
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,690
- Procurement Clerks $55,000
- Bill and Account Collectors $54,200
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $51,940
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $51,310
- Financial Clerks, All Other $51,220
- Billing and Posting Clerks $50,950
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,720
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $48,250
- Word Processors and Typists $47,520
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $47,290
- Customer Service Representatives $47,260
- Office Clerks, General $46,490
- Tellers $46,310
- Data Entry Keyers $46,020
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,770
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $44,120
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $43,700
- Order Clerks $42,860
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $42,370
- File Clerks $42,090
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $40,540
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $40,320
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,110
- Library Assistants, Clerical $36,900
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $36,560
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $36,150
Installation, maintenance and repair 36
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $120,340
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $104,920
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $98,840
- Avionics Technicians $94,220
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $87,860
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $87,850
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $82,610
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $77,230
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $76,390
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $76,160
- Millwrights $75,560
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $73,910
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $73,530
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $72,870
- Medical Equipment Repairers $72,690
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $70,160
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $64,470
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $64,420
- Riggers $63,270
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $63,080
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $62,640
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $62,620
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $62,480
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $61,420
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $60,890
- Home Appliance Repairers $58,280
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $56,460
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,220
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $54,110
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $53,570
- Mechanical Door Repairers $52,250
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $51,740
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $46,890
- Motorcycle Mechanics $43,250
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $42,360
- Tire Repairers and Changers $35,870
Management 33
- Natural Sciences Managers $179,170
- Architectural and Engineering Managers $171,770
- Financial Managers $169,730
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $164,460
- Marketing Managers $158,410
- Public Relations Managers $152,450
- Managers, All Other $149,690
- Human Resources Managers $149,310
- Sales Managers $147,380
- Compensation and Benefits Managers $147,070
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $146,460
- Advertising and Promotions Managers $140,030
- Training and Development Managers $132,370
- Industrial Production Managers $131,840
- Purchasing Managers $131,230
- Administrative Services Managers $130,930
- General and Operations Managers $130,230
- Medical and Health Services Managers $125,820
- Funeral Home Managers $125,660
- Fundraising Managers $121,020
- Construction Managers $118,680
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $109,700
- Facilities Managers $107,960
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $103,500
- Emergency Management Directors $103,390
- Education Administrators, All Other $97,330
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $94,370
- Food Service Managers $76,860
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $76,780
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $76,030
- Lodging Managers $74,120
- Social and Community Service Managers $73,800
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $60,300
Business and financial 30
- Financial Examiners $132,320
- Personal Financial Advisors $107,030
- Financial and Investment Analysts $106,250
- Financial Risk Specialists $105,930
- Project Management Specialists $104,990
- Management Analysts $103,740
- Labor Relations Specialists $96,710
- Insurance Underwriters $95,460
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $94,830
- Budget Analysts $93,070
- Accountants and Auditors $89,630
- Compliance Officers $87,210
- Credit Analysts $86,560
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $84,470
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $84,170
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $84,100
- Logisticians $81,390
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $80,380
- Training and Development Specialists $79,660
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $79,310
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $79,070
- Financial Specialists, All Other $78,000
- Human Resources Specialists $77,750
- Loan Officers $77,580
- Cost Estimators $77,130
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,320
- Fundraisers $71,850
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $64,230
- Tax Preparers $48,950
- Credit Counselors $48,380
Architecture and engineering 28
- Computer Hardware Engineers $188,540
- Engineers, All Other $119,220
- Aerospace Engineers $119,060
- Environmental Engineers $108,100
- Mechanical Engineers $106,600
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $105,200
- Materials Engineers $104,390
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $103,740
- Electrical Engineers $103,480
- Civil Engineers $101,800
- Industrial Engineers $101,020
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $100,590
- Chemical Engineers $99,990
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $95,160
- Landscape Architects $85,370
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $82,700
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $81,460
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $80,970
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,820
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $79,220
- Surveyors $76,760
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,230
- Mechanical Drafters $67,420
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $66,920
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters $65,080
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,820
- Drafters, All Other $64,730
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $60,150
Arts, design, entertainment and media 28
- Technical Writers $109,400
- Art Directors $101,050
- Music Directors and Composers $91,810
- Producers and Directors $85,710
- Athletes and Sports Competitors $84,460
- Public Relations Specialists $83,620
- Editors $81,910
- Writers and Authors $80,950
- Commercial and Industrial Designers $79,060
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $72,860
- Broadcast Technicians $72,410
- Graphic Designers $65,360
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other $64,210
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $63,950
- Audio and Video Technicians $63,000
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $61,540
- Film and Video Editors $60,440
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $59,790
- Interior Designers $59,490
- Interpreters and Translators $57,700
- Coaches and Scouts $53,250
- Photographers $48,260
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,170
- Floral Designers $39,810
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $37,790
- Craft Artists $32,640
- Actors not reported
- Musicians and Singers not reported
Construction and extraction 27
- Construction and Building Inspectors $87,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,060
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $80,430
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $78,030
- Electricians $76,790
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $76,690
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,080
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $73,050
- Tapers $71,910
- Highway Maintenance Workers $63,770
- Carpenters $63,510
- Roofers $63,340
- Glaziers $62,540
- Sheet Metal Workers $62,360
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $61,050
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $60,020
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $59,740
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $59,710
- Tile and Stone Setters $59,510
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $58,430
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $53,610
- Construction Laborers $51,720
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $48,980
- Helpers--Electricians $48,350
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $47,210
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $44,840
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $41,600
Transport and material moving 26
- Commercial Pilots $227,140
- Locomotive Engineers $103,010
- Crane and Tower Operators $86,830
- Transportation Inspectors $80,130
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $72,380
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,840
- Bus Drivers, School $59,340
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,700
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $56,870
- Sailors and Marine Oilers $56,190
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,420
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $45,760
- Material Moving Workers, All Other $44,590
- Light Truck Drivers $44,240
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,170
- Stockers and Order Fillers $40,010
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $38,380
- Aircraft Service Attendants $37,850
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $37,370
- Passenger Attendants $36,590
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $35,880
- Driver/Sales Workers $35,630
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,630
- Parking Attendants $35,210
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,640
- Transportation Workers, All Other $33,400
Life, physical and social science 22
- Psychologists, All Other $132,040
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,140
- Biological Scientists, All Other $120,880
- Economists $103,200
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,150
- School Psychologists $98,080
- Urban and Regional Planners $94,960
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,790
- Chemists $88,340
- Soil and Plant Scientists $88,040
- Epidemiologists $85,190
- Forensic Science Technicians $84,920
- Microbiologists $82,080
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,370
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $72,090
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $72,030
- Survey Researchers $66,220
- Biological Technicians $64,860
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $64,370
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $61,790
- Chemical Technicians $50,910
- Anthropologists and Archeologists $45,820
Personal care and service 21
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $65,790
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $54,590
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $52,500
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $50,660
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $46,030
- Skincare Specialists $45,470
- Residential Advisors $44,660
- Animal Trainers $43,240
- Funeral Attendants $42,730
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $37,280
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $37,070
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other $36,840
- Animal Caretakers $36,330
- Concierges $35,900
- Recreation Workers $35,520
- Childcare Workers $35,290
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops $34,840
- Tour and Travel Guides $34,460
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $33,220
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $32,640
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $32,640
Computing and mathematics 18
- Actuaries $148,220
- Database Architects $147,400
- Computer Network Architects $134,150
- Software Developers $130,870
- Information Security Analysts $130,500
- Data Scientists $109,960
- Computer Systems Analysts $105,860
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $102,600
- Database Administrators $101,990
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $101,270
- Computer Programmers $100,510
- Operations Research Analysts $99,210
- Computer Occupations, All Other $97,870
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $96,200
- Statisticians $95,680
- Computer Network Support Specialists $78,820
- Web Developers $75,280
- Computer User Support Specialists $68,800
Sales 18
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $130,990
- Sales Engineers $96,970
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $94,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $80,460
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $77,540
- Insurance Sales Agents $77,090
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $70,770
- Travel Agents $61,180
- Telemarketers $57,140
- Advertising Sales Agents $56,850
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,790
- Real Estate Sales Agents $45,670
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other $41,590
- Parts Salespersons $38,060
- Counter and Rental Clerks $37,290
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters $37,190
- Retail Salespersons $35,350
- Cashiers $34,030
Community and social service 17
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $94,600
- Healthcare Social Workers $81,900
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,940
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $78,820
- Marriage and Family Therapists $76,930
- Health Education Specialists $71,980
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $70,400
- Social Workers, All Other $68,510
- Clergy $65,040
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,960
- Community Health Workers $59,480
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $54,560
- Counselors, All Other $51,920
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education $45,870
- Rehabilitation Counselors $45,460
- Social and Human Service Assistants $45,090
- Religious Workers, All Other $43,680
Protective service 17
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $110,460
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $97,460
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $95,420
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $84,040
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,820
- Firefighters $77,660
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators $76,620
- Private Detectives and Investigators $68,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $64,780
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,690
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $58,800
- Animal Control Workers $58,510
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $40,590
- Security Guards $39,990
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $38,490
- School Bus Monitors $36,980
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,070
Healthcare support 16
- Physical Therapist Assistants $74,120
- Occupational Therapy Assistants $71,210
- Massage Therapists $59,270
- Dental Assistants $50,820
- Medical Transcriptionists $46,800
- Medical Equipment Preparers $46,660
- Medical Assistants $46,500
- Psychiatric Aides $46,260
- Phlebotomists $46,260
- Nursing Assistants $44,500
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $43,980
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $39,540
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $38,200
- Pharmacy Aides $35,940
- Orderlies $35,840
- Physical Therapist Aides $35,280
Food preparation and serving 16
- Chefs and Head Cooks $62,540
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $49,480
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $45,870
- Cooks, Restaurant $38,020
- Cooks, Short Order $36,970
- Waiters and Waitresses $36,440
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $35,780
- Food Preparation Workers $35,420
- Cooks, All Other $35,100
- Dishwashers $34,970
- Bartenders $34,420
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,980
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $33,900
- Cooks, Fast Food $33,760
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $33,710
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $33,650
Building and grounds maintenance 7
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $65,720
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,870
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners $47,330
- Pest Control Workers $46,830
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $44,920
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,800
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,400
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Connecticut?
The median across all occupations is $58,400 a year, or $28.08 an hour, covering 1,682,000 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in Connecticut?
Nurse Anesthetists ($227,930), Physicians, All Other ($227,720), Commercial Pilots ($227,140) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does Connecticut employ the most people in?
General and Operations Managers, with 46,780 employed at a median of $130,230. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. Connecticut electricity averages 27.37¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.