Comprehensive salary overview for Connecticut based on 1,650,940 workers across 666 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Connecticut based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $227,930 | $223,660 | 570 |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $227,720 | $229,670 | 4,740 |
| 3 | Commercial Pilots | $227,140 | $245,200 | 360 |
| 4 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $223,620 | $290,670 | 40 |
| 5 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $218,770 | $255,190 | N/A |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | $215,730 | $219,440 | 1,300 |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $214,190 | $211,990 | 620 |
| 8 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $211,420 | $196,380 | 200 |
| 9 | Podiatrists | $208,310 | $200,740 | 130 |
| 10 | Family Medicine Physicians | $198,160 | $213,400 | 900 |
| 11 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $195,860 | $248,760 | 240 |
| 12 | Dentists, General | $193,230 | $214,070 | 1,840 |
| 13 | Airline Pilot | $189,630 | $250,950 | N/A |
| 14 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $188,540 | $170,230 | 480 |
| 15 | Natural Sciences Managers | $179,170 | $192,360 | 840 |
| 16 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,770 | $175,390 | 5,010 |
| 17 | Physicists | $171,630 | $193,520 | 70 |
| 18 | Financial Manager | $169,730 | $195,700 | 20,200 |
| 19 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,460 | $169,940 | 10,750 |
| 20 | Lawyer | $159,240 | $188,990 | 7,500 |
| 21 | Marketing Manager | $158,410 | $171,640 | 7,440 |
| 22 | Medical Dosimetrists | $153,650 | $153,040 | 30 |
| 23 | Public Relations Managers | $152,450 | $168,220 | 790 |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | $149,690 | $160,560 | 7,470 |
| 25 | Human Resources Manager | $149,310 | $165,510 | 3,360 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Connecticut by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $32,640 | 2,080 |
| Craft Artists | $32,640 | 200 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $32,640 | 40 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $32,640 | 4,420 |
| Shampooers | $32,640 | N/A |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $32,950 | 410 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $33,220 | 1,010 |
| Transportation Workers, All Other | $33,400 | 150 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $33,650 | 4,490 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $33,710 | 1,040 |
The most common jobs in Connecticut by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 46,780 | $130,230 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 41,890 | $38,200 |
| Retail Salespersons | 41,890 | $35,350 |
| Registered Nurse | 39,020 | $101,590 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 36,140 | $40,010 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 32,180 | $33,980 |
| Cashiers | 32,110 | $34,030 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 29,660 | $36,800 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 28,140 | $47,260 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 26,840 | $40,170 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.