443 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Connecticut (2024)

There are 443 occupations in Connecticut with a median salary above $50K 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

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

443
Jobs Over $50K

$229,630

#1: Nurse Anesthetists

$85,709

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

894,860

Workers in These Jobs

All 443 Jobs Paying Over $50K 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
115	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$99,990	$105,810	1,840
116	Project Management Specialists	$99,910	$106,120	9,050
117	Industrial Engineers	$99,420	$102,740	6,190
118	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$99,390	$102,230	1,350
119	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$99,360	$110,220	1,200
120	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$99,280	$110,850	160
121	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$99,110	$96,610	1,300
122	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$98,940	$108,770	2,530
123	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$98,910	$94,990	350
124	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,770	$96,490	730
125	Civil Engineers	$98,590	$104,330	3,750
126	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$98,590	$99,610	990
127	Landscape Architects	$98,480	$98,230	440
128	Occupational Therapists	$98,190	$96,220	2,960
129	Music Directors and Composers	$97,260	$108,620	260
130	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$96,990	$100,530	1,010
131	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$96,960	$129,840	5,890
132	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$96,910	$112,380	400
133	School Psychologists	$95,900	$97,480	1,010
134	Historians	$95,680	$94,760	50
135	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$95,360	$91,480	70
136	Operations Research Analysts	$95,310	$95,490	1,020
137	Education Administrators, All Other	$95,270	$100,970	540
138	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$95,200	$90,400	180
139	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$95,120	$92,970	1,130
140	Art Directors	$95,080	$100,510	650
141	Chemists	$95,000	$100,430	930
142	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$94,640	$114,990	310
143	Dental Hygienists	$94,500	$94,220	3,170
144	Urban and Regional Planners	$94,300	$94,330	390
145	Chemical Engineers	$94,240	$104,660	230
146	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$94,000	$110,260	190
147	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,220	$100,820	100
148	Computer Network Support Specialists	$92,850	$96,780	330
149	Locomotive Engineers	$92,670	$87,110	410
150	Technical Writers	$92,260	$92,180	670
151	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$92,050	$81,480	N/A
152	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$91,540	$190,400	80
153	Judicial Law Clerks	$91,440	$93,550	260
154	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$91,350	$102,710	280
155	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$91,250	$87,500	680
156	Construction and Building Inspectors	$91,190	$90,880	850
157	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$91,020	$88,580	70
158	Artists and Related Workers, All Other	$90,740	$110,020	50
159	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$89,860	$92,050	170
160	Budget Analysts	$89,020	$90,930	710
161	Web Developers	$88,640	$95,810	740
162	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,860	$108,740	510
163	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$87,690	$89,510	50
164	Power Plant Operators	$87,690	$91,850	210
165	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,450	$105,040	630
166	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$87,360	$86,810	500
167	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$87,130	$90,990	1,590
168	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$87,060	$94,480	4,960
169	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,740	$93,910	40
170	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$86,460	$85,730	N/A
171	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$86,410	$90,440	980
172	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$86,100	$84,680	380
173	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$86,100	$86,790	1,580
174	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,940	$106,350	690
175	Forensic Science Technicians	$85,570	$82,620	130
176	Audiologists	$85,510	$89,940	90
177	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$85,340	$81,190	6,660
178	Therapists, All Other	$85,290	$88,730	80
179	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$85,060	$96,710	2,390
180	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,690	$97,050	1,160
181	Financial Specialists, All Other	$84,510	$95,160	430
182	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$84,500	$83,440	290
183	Producers and Directors	$84,460	$103,500	2,260
184	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$84,420	$88,520	16,950
185	Compliance Officers	$84,350	$92,260	3,890
186	Tapers	$84,100	$75,860	270
187	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$83,960	$84,620	1,150
188	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$83,360	$85,770	8,750
189	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$83,200	$92,700	330
190	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$83,120	$95,240	3,610
191	Epidemiologists	$83,120	$85,670	160
192	Food Scientists and Technologists	$83,120	$95,200	30
193	Microbiologists	$83,060	$87,600	210
194	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,990	$87,370	560
195	Insurance Underwriters	$82,980	$97,460	2,580
196	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$82,850	$88,810	N/A
197	Instructional Coordinators	$82,610	$89,960	1,580
198	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$82,400	$109,710	700
199	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$82,390	$78,440	350
200	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$82,170	$89,980	630
201	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$82,040	$87,520	880
202	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$81,990	$85,610	1,390
203	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$81,950	$83,820	2,560
204	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$81,900	$82,580	1,540
205	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$81,870	$81,240	490
206	Crane and Tower Operators	$81,800	$83,440	280
207	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$81,790	$84,290	14,790
208	Respiratory Therapists	$81,590	$85,310	1,240
209	Accountants and Auditors	$81,560	$90,570	16,320
210	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$81,330	$85,380	2,330
211	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,510	$85,860	200
212	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,350	$79,230	150
213	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$80,270	$80,800	100
214	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$80,240	$83,900	5,790
215	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$80,240	$79,730	1,280
216	Surgical Technologists	$80,190	$79,080	1,170
217	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$80,180	$78,760	110
218	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$79,730	$84,890	6,280
219	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$79,480	$77,500	590
220	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$79,400	$75,820	230
221	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$79,260	$76,190	3,840
222	Healthcare Social Workers	$79,210	$79,360	2,170
223	Training and Development Specialists	$79,150	$83,580	3,330
224	Editors	$78,950	$84,480	1,600
225	Cost Estimators	$78,730	$85,910	2,230
226	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$78,720	$77,930	1,280
227	Transportation Inspectors	$78,520	$88,590	190
228	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$78,410	$75,060	50
229	Credit Analysts	$78,300	$89,500	570
230	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$78,240	$81,470	6,240
231	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,980	$87,670	320
232	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$77,970	$79,060	2,270
233	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$77,720	$88,150	14,140
234	Logisticians	$77,370	$80,480	1,720
235	Food Service Managers	$77,320	$79,720	1,100
236	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$77,280	$73,690	350
237	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$77,080	$75,300	860
238	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$77,000	$86,100	3,150
239	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$76,900	$80,520	8,630
240	Foresters	$76,690	$76,710	100
241	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$76,580	$82,500	1,090
242	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$76,540	$70,460	90
243	Firefighters	$76,480	$72,470	3,050
244	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$76,460	$79,590	70
245	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$76,310	$79,660	6,570
246	Human Resources Specialists	$76,220	$80,060	8,450
247	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$76,050	$88,350	200
248	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$75,920	$77,640	310
249	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$75,800	$71,000	240
250	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$75,790	$77,240	1,080
251	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$75,710	$74,430	280
252	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$75,700	$77,930	1,180
253	Public Relations Specialists	$75,600	$81,570	1,880
254	Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	$75,590	$82,760	50
255	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$75,370	$76,720	260
256	Interpreters and Translators	$75,110	$71,400	220
257	Sheet Metal Workers	$75,090	$69,560	1,060
258	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$74,600	$74,420	910
259	Surveyors	$74,330	$77,070	500
260	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$73,900	$79,890	8,330
261	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$73,770	$78,430	3,120
262	Insurance Sales Agents	$73,410	$86,110	5,940
263	Life Scientists, All Other	$72,860	$74,800	90
264	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$72,350	$70,730	150
265	Physical Therapist Assistants	$72,170	$65,400	940
266	Tool and Die Makers	$71,880	$71,360	1,880
267	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$71,870	$68,640	120
268	Hearing Aid Specialists	$71,700	$64,400	140
269	Electricians	$71,500	$69,010	7,230
270	Mechanical Drafters	$71,490	$72,550	540
271	Loan Officers	$71,440	$95,350	2,810
272	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$71,310	$71,850	730
273	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$71,080	$79,290	710
274	Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$70,930	$64,220	560
275	Medical Equipment Repairers	$70,910	$71,650	800
276	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$70,880	$80,170	130
277	Health Education Specialists	$70,860	$85,620	400
278	Social and Community Service Managers	$69,930	$75,200	3,730
279	Private Detectives and Investigators	$69,680	$65,930	340
280	Broadcast Technicians	$69,610	$66,140	230
281	Legal Support Workers, All Other	$69,510	$82,770	190
282	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$69,370	$71,140	4,850
283	Curators	$69,350	$74,900	200
284	Fundraisers	$69,350	$76,170	980
285	Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$69,270	$69,980	290
286	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$68,970	$82,430	420
287	Writers and Authors	$68,750	$84,800	640
288	Exercise Physiologists	$68,680	$69,100	60
289	Paramedics	$68,400	$70,350	960
290	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$68,090	$67,040	700
291	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$67,620	$74,070	290
292	Meter Readers, Utilities	$67,110	$67,190	60
293	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$67,100	$69,950	350
294	Social Workers, All Other	$66,750	$72,710	390
295	Opticians, Dispensing	$66,730	$64,220	570
296	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$66,720	$71,950	26,530
297	Special Education Teachers, All Other	$66,700	$69,980	1,170
298	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$66,160	$69,790	150
299	Museum Technicians and Conservators	$65,990	$67,020	220
300	First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	$65,940	$68,890	250
301	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$65,790	$78,310	8,780
302	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$65,670	$68,150	8,550
303	Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	$65,630	$79,330	70
304	Millwrights	$65,520	$60,900	140
305	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$65,470	$72,590	120
306	Brokerage Clerks	$65,420	$76,370	360
307	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$65,400	$70,800	3,380
308	Recreational Therapists	$65,350	$68,320	240
309	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$65,260	$71,650	1,450
310	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$64,790	$67,430	4,720
311	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$64,700	$73,160	2,130
312	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$64,690	$66,520	760
313	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$64,620	$69,060	3,150
314	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$64,560	$66,580	4,310
315	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$64,460	$67,100	2,800
316	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$64,460	$62,710	1,230
317	Film and Video Editors	$64,330	$70,040	440
318	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$64,100	$71,020	940
319	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$64,010	$65,220	160
320	Computer User Support Specialists	$63,800	$68,640	8,370
321	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$63,720	$67,550	1,770
322	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$63,690	$65,560	80
323	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$63,690	$63,390	440
324	Plant and System Operators, All Other	$63,650	$66,950	90
325	Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	$63,630	$67,950	330
326	Stonemasons	$63,480	$60,820	100
327	Carpenters	$63,460	$65,000	6,070
328	Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$63,390	$64,350	340
329	Graphic Designers	$63,180	$69,170	1,820
330	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$63,160	$70,460	100
331	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$63,050	$70,200	5,910
332	Biological Technicians	$62,690	$66,560	770
333	Interior Designers	$62,670	$69,590	660
334	Survey Researchers	$62,240	$70,860	280
335	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$61,980	$67,340	5,740
336	Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	$61,970	$59,790	3,900
337	Roofers	$61,610	$69,170	820
338	Social Science Research Assistants	$61,610	$56,370	100
339	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$61,540	$61,610	1,350
340	Clergy	$61,530	$76,790	770
341	Drafters, All Other	$61,390	$73,380	170
342	Medical Records Specialists	$61,300	$63,250	1,570
343	Athletic Trainers	$61,240	$63,380	390
344	Highway Maintenance Workers	$60,930	$61,450	2,170
345	Machinists	$60,840	$60,290	6,850
346	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,760	$62,710	810
347	Advertising Sales Agents	$60,750	$71,090	760
348	Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	$60,670	$73,530	190
349	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	$60,640	$64,470	310
350	Audio and Video Technicians	$60,590	$67,960	560
351	Chefs and Head Cooks	$60,570	$66,950	3,490
352	Glaziers	$60,420	$57,520	300
353	Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$60,330	$55,700	1,090
354	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$60,320	$61,110	1,600
355	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$60,240	$65,830	4,750
356	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$59,940	$58,170	860
357	Massage Therapists	$59,890	$59,050	1,170
358	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$59,890	$59,340	130
359	Travel Agents	$59,870	$63,060	510
360	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$59,860	$60,050	3,620
361	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$59,770	$59,960	230
362	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$59,580	$60,590	2,370
363	Sound Engineering Technicians	$59,470	$60,230	60
364	Fish and Game Wardens	$59,400	$61,860	70
365	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$59,370	$60,760	370
366	Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	$59,350	$55,420	50
367	Archivists	$59,340	$56,140	210
368	Community Health Workers	$59,190	$60,990	560
369	Marriage and Family Therapists	$59,160	$72,100	340
370	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$59,140	$94,620	410
371	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$59,130	$61,500	450
372	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$58,970	$64,600	2,910
373	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$58,880	$57,990	120
374	Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians	$58,810	$80,120	210
375	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$58,710	$61,100	6,960
376	Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other	$58,400	$65,780	100
377	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$58,020	$58,100	350
378	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$57,930	$56,850	240
379	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$57,760	$57,020	1,540
380	Postal Service Clerks	$57,530	$58,770	1,030
381	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$57,520	$61,680	1,500
382	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$57,400	$56,710	3,950
383	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$57,070	$56,420	16,920
384	Medical Appliance Technicians	$56,850	$57,830	220
385	Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	$56,840	$57,990	60
386	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$56,750	$68,110	60
387	Helpers--Electricians	$56,620	$55,480	330
388	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$56,530	$59,180	200
389	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$56,510	$58,170	1,200
390	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$56,350	$59,200	2,270
391	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$56,330	$59,170	4,730
392	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	$56,260	$58,260	1,430
393	Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$56,010	$69,080	840
394	Animal Control Workers	$55,960	$58,820	250
395	New Accounts Clerks	$55,890	$52,370	70
396	Set and Exhibit Designers	$55,620	$65,830	50
397	Tutors	$55,620	$60,370	2,680
398	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$55,530	$57,590	520
399	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$55,220	$64,410	70
400	Self-Enrichment Teachers	$55,050	$61,360	3,390
401	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$54,860	$61,680	100
402	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$54,640	$62,370	510
403	Boilermakers	$54,520	$61,930	130
404	Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$54,210	$52,840	250
405	Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$54,180	$56,940	290
406	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$54,180	$54,240	1,210
407	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$54,080	$62,150	780
408	Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$54,080	$52,350	340
409	Tile and Stone Setters	$54,020	$60,090	230
410	Transportation Security Screeners	$54,000	$54,300	230
411	Furniture Finishers	$53,680	$48,490	50
412	First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$53,480	$63,000	1,850
413	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	$53,420	$57,210	1,740
414	Woodworkers, All Other	$53,180	$51,500	30
415	Procurement Clerks	$53,040	$54,250	520
416	Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	$52,810	$56,850	2,420
417	Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	$52,660	$54,510	620
418	Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$52,650	$56,720	70
419	Library Technicians	$52,470	$55,930	950
420	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$52,350	$55,430	16,500
421	Photographers	$52,340	$55,980	460
422	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$52,210	$54,170	90
423	Riggers	$52,150	$57,150	310
424	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	$52,100	$59,220	80
425	Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$52,000	$55,570	24,240
426	Word Processors and Typists	$51,980	$53,670	180
427	First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$51,660	$56,660	1,440
428	First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	$51,580	$55,000	1,240
429	First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	$51,480	$57,560	13,250
430	Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	$51,420	$53,320	310
431	Sailors and Marine Oilers	$51,380	$51,420	300
432	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$51,350	$55,710	840
433	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$50,900	$55,940	1,810
434	Construction Laborers	$50,750	$55,160	8,580
435	Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,690	$55,980	160
436	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$50,580	$56,300	9,190
437	Foundry Mold and Coremakers	$50,530	$51,570	220
438	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$50,510	$54,030	840
439	Real Estate Sales Agents	$50,510	$84,810	450
440	Skincare Specialists	$50,480	$61,300	410
441	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$50,420	$59,040	650
442	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$50,370	$55,390	150
443	Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	$50,210	$51,910	200

Aiming for a $50K+ Career in Connecticut?

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Connecticut High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Transportation fields.

67.8% of all tracked occupations in CT earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,210/year (Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers), while the top earner makes $229,630/year.

Connecticut ranks #10 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Connecticut?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 443 occupations in Connecticut with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 67.8% 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 $50K+ list in Connecticut?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Connecticut is $50,210/year (Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Connecticut?

The average median salary among all 443 occupations that pay over $50K in Connecticut is $85,709 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $50K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

More Salary Data for Connecticut

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K 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