114 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Connecticut (2024)

There are 114 occupations in Connecticut with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Nurse Anesthetists at $229,630/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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114
Jobs Over $100K

$229,630

#1: Nurse Anesthetists

$126,222

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

285,910

Workers in These Jobs

All 114 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Connecticut

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Nurse Anesthetists	$229,630	$247,740	490
2	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$225,540	$312,500	N/A
3	Commercial Pilots	$214,670	$213,490	390
4	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$207,720	$217,140	N/A
5	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$205,250	$184,320	200
6	Family Medicine Physicians	$203,060	$230,610	1,580
7	Natural Sciences Managers	$185,340	$205,110	920
8	Dentists, General	$183,240	$215,340	1,450
9	Podiatrists	$170,960	$177,240	130
10	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$168,440	$182,380	210
11	Pediatricians, General	$166,830	$167,900	410
12	Physicists	$165,370	$163,960	70
13	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$165,070	$167,220	4,140
14	Marketing Managers	$162,690	$169,340	7,080
15	Financial Managers	$162,260	$178,340	19,440
16	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$159,880	$163,450	9,950
17	Lawyers	$159,770	$195,730	8,230
18	Funeral Home Managers	$151,790	$133,610	180
19	Medical Dosimetrists	$147,900	$144,590	40
20	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$147,810	$164,420	160
21	Optometrists	$147,260	$151,270	380
22	Computer Hardware Engineers	$146,640	$144,230	410
23	Database Architects	$143,540	$140,610	650
24	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$141,760	$142,630	4,530
25	Human Resources Managers	$141,070	$159,370	3,140
26	Physician Assistants	$140,880	$149,300	2,950
27	Managers, All Other	$138,810	$160,950	5,230
28	Public Relations Managers	$138,580	$147,640	720
29	Training and Development Managers	$137,570	$147,460	N/A
30	Pharmacists	$136,250	$133,490	3,100
31	Sales Managers	$135,920	$163,290	8,810
32	Nurse Practitioners	$135,390	$136,980	3,400
33	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$134,640	$201,460	260
34	Actuaries	$133,380	$151,350	1,290
35	Computer Network Architects	$129,790	$132,900	1,930
36	Purchasing Managers	$129,760	$140,620	1,530
37	Industrial Production Managers	$129,700	$133,730	2,640
38	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$128,110	$153,930	40
39	Veterinarians	$127,740	$139,230	840
40	Information Security Analysts	$127,390	$132,430	1,570
41	Psychologists, All Other	$126,610	$112,720	170
42	Engineers, All Other	$126,400	$119,000	2,120
43	Medical and Health Services Managers	$125,460	$148,370	6,970
44	Fundraising Managers	$125,340	$135,650	620
45	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$125,200	$122,860	2,570
46	Software Developers	$125,080	$128,450	18,380
47	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$124,960	$149,050	210
48	Personal Financial Advisors	$124,100	$166,050	3,620
49	Real Estate Brokers	$123,890	$103,620	70
50	General and Operations Managers	$123,810	$155,870	48,760
51	Nurse Midwives	$121,600	$122,530	70
52	Construction Managers	$120,100	$123,970	2,260
53	Genetic Counselors	$115,800	$112,060	50
54	Environmental Engineers	$115,150	$122,930	490
55	Administrative Services Managers	$114,620	$130,050	2,500
56	Database Administrators	$114,400	$109,950	870
57	Electrical Engineers	$114,260	$118,310	3,010
58	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$113,790	$94,930	1,200
59	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$113,170	$113,020	110
60	Data Scientists	$112,750	$120,480	1,190
61	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$112,580	$126,070	50
62	Financial Examiners	$111,690	$123,290	220
63	Parking Enforcement Workers	$111,190	$89,790	80
64	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$110,910	$137,560	380
65	Economists	$110,530	$123,160	250
66	Biological Scientists, All Other	$110,240	$120,060	390
67	Statisticians	$109,700	$122,420	310
68	Financial Risk Specialists	$109,600	$128,350	690
69	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$109,090	$112,270	2,130
70	Lodging Managers	$108,280	$111,890	90
71	Facilities Managers	$108,030	$115,510	2,300
72	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,000	$141,920	N/A
73	Air Traffic Controllers	$107,870	$107,410	70
74	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,420	$139,690	N/A
75	Radiation Therapists	$107,180	$106,920	190
76	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,070	$120,770	N/A
77	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$106,660	$124,180	2,300
78	Flight Attendants	$106,590	$111,430	120
79	Bailiffs	$106,500	$103,630	40
80	Materials Engineers	$106,370	$112,930	330
81	Soil and Plant Scientists	$106,190	$97,780	190
82	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$105,930	$116,750	1,800
83	Emergency Management Directors	$105,580	$110,680	170
84	Chiropractors	$105,480	$97,200	240
85	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,480	$131,000	300
86	Sales Engineers	$105,340	$112,470	490
87	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,130	$121,330	280
88	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$104,650	$105,990	240
89	Physical Scientists, All Other	$104,190	$118,370	100
90	Computer Systems Analysts	$103,830	$107,670	6,610
91	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,800	$110,340	1,100
92	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$103,450	$108,100	1,130
93	Aerospace Engineers	$103,440	$113,160	1,250
94	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,400	$130,950	290
95	Physical Therapists	$103,280	$103,870	3,790
96	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,120	$100,580	310
97	Management Analysts	$102,960	$115,530	9,570
98	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,800	$138,900	100
99	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,620	$119,690	170
100	Computer Programmers	$102,560	$108,000	1,850
101	Computer Occupations, All Other	$102,380	$107,690	N/A
102	Financial and Investment Analysts	$101,780	$117,060	5,610
103	Mechanical Engineers	$101,700	$105,480	4,360
104	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,600	$112,400	360
105	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$101,360	$103,890	130
106	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,350	$103,090	570
107	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$101,340	$91,710	150
108	Labor Relations Specialists	$101,100	$104,700	920
109	Speech-Language Pathologists	$101,100	$102,500	2,190
110	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$101,080	$94,270	450
111	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,640	$101,100	990
112	Registered Nurses	$100,620	$101,840	36,430
113	Hydrologists	$100,430	$105,670	30
114	Conservation Scientists	$100,320	$95,470	70

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Connecticut High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Transportation fields.

17.5% of all tracked occupations in CT earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,320/year (Conservation Scientists), while the top earner makes $229,630/year.

Connecticut ranks #8 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Connecticut?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 114 occupations in Connecticut with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 17.5% of all tracked occupations in CT.

What is the highest paying job in Connecticut?

The highest paying occupation in Connecticut is Nurse Anesthetists with a median salary of $229,630 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Connecticut?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Connecticut is $100,320/year (Conservation Scientists). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Connecticut?

The average median salary among all 114 occupations that pay over $100K in Connecticut is $126,222 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Connecticut?

High-paying jobs in Connecticut typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics