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447 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Connecticut (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 447 occupations in Connecticut with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Cardiologists at $488,940/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

447
Jobs Over $50K

$488,940

#1: Cardiologists

$92,984

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

918,220

Workers in These Jobs

All 447 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	Cardiologists	$488,940	$416,360	320
2	Anesthesiologists	$481,820	$416,580	N/A
3	Orthodontists	$478,680	$412,100	N/A
4	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$418,940	$364,450	470
5	Psychiatrists	$326,670	$292,660	560
6	Neurologists	$320,680	$274,340	120
7	Chief Executives	$295,120	$376,840	1,660
8	Nurse Anesthetists	$236,960	$225,810	480
9	Commercial Pilots	$232,160	$231,650	460
10	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$217,760	$194,050	230
11	Pediatricians, General	$216,830	$220,010	1,310
12	Podiatrists	$212,760	$202,920	170
13	Natural Sciences Managers	$210,670	$217,800	1,190
14	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$208,000	$216,230	980
15	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$200,580	$250,000	330
16	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$199,870	$282,160	80
17	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$197,970	$209,600	480
18	Radiologists	$191,990	$227,700	N/A
19	Physicists	$180,300	$200,450	60
20	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,490	$180,190	4,970
21	Financial Managers	$174,830	$201,260	20,040
22	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$171,750	$184,030	10,570
23	Marketing Managers	$169,240	$179,330	5,800
24	Actuaries	$166,800	$164,640	1,380
25	Human Resources Managers	$165,930	$180,480	3,020
26	Dermatologists	$165,040	$268,770	N/A
27	Family Medicine Physicians	$163,930	$200,820	790
28	Lawyers	$163,600	$186,170	8,420
29	Sales Managers	$162,110	$175,420	8,560
30	Dentists, General	$160,440	$183,990	1,950
31	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$156,240	$148,040	4,610
32	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$155,950	$180,860	300
33	Public Relations Managers	$154,210	$167,860	890
34	Optometrists	$150,340	$147,820	490
35	Training and Development Managers	$145,070	$159,250	630
36	Database Architects	$144,460	$154,520	1,140
37	Computer Network Architects	$143,890	$148,180	1,570
38	Pharmacists	$141,290	$139,150	3,490
39	Air Traffic Controllers	$140,940	$141,920	N/A
40	Physician Assistants	$139,860	$146,930	3,570
41	Purchasing Managers	$138,680	$154,900	1,420
42	Nurse Practitioners	$138,470	$142,340	3,750
43	General and Operations Managers	$137,220	$167,400	39,070
44	Industrial Production Managers	$134,780	$139,480	3,360
45	Software Developers	$134,120	$141,260	13,660
46	Computer Programmers	$133,820	$121,270	1,650
47	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$132,670	$136,300	540
48	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$131,650	$133,580	N/A
49	Medical and Health Services Managers	$130,790	$148,630	8,020
50	Nurse Midwives	$130,790	$131,680	150
51	Information Security Analysts	$130,570	$130,840	1,170
52	Materials Scientists	$130,320	$128,460	50
53	Personal Financial Advisors	$129,720	$160,780	N/A
54	Aerospace Engineers	$129,500	$128,380	1,160
55	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$129,280	$139,970	240
56	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$126,850	$107,700	940
57	Data Scientists	$126,340	$129,850	1,760
58	Veterinarians	$126,190	$139,290	950
59	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$125,350	$116,740	80
60	Construction Managers	$125,190	$133,180	3,620
61	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$124,350	$124,430	640
62	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$123,770	$138,800	230
63	Sales Engineers	$123,660	$124,890	760
64	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$123,190	$137,810	2,100
65	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$122,880	$119,700	N/A
66	Fundraising Managers	$122,540	$138,700	900
67	Materials Engineers	$122,300	$120,360	420
68	Financial Examiners	$120,530	$126,220	N/A
69	Administrative Services Managers	$120,200	$133,910	3,180
70	Ship Engineers	$119,010	$103,180	50
71	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$117,150	$116,440	170
72	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$116,990	$126,760	2,410
73	Radiation Therapists	$116,170	$116,830	110
74	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$115,640	$117,280	270
75	Environmental Engineers	$114,710	$119,880	450
76	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$114,210	$122,760	2,410
77	Financial Risk Specialists	$113,990	$129,720	660
78	Emergency Management Directors	$113,380	$118,870	180
79	Audiologists	$113,180	$100,930	70
80	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$112,860	$128,490	100
81	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$112,410	$128,500	260
82	Bailiffs	$111,890	$110,280	40
83	Facilities Managers	$110,990	$119,250	2,650
84	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$109,610	$109,300	210
85	Computer Systems Analysts	$109,600	$114,960	4,800
86	Financial and Investment Analysts	$109,500	$129,040	N/A
87	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$109,360	$114,260	2,240
88	Gas Plant Operators	$109,060	$103,270	N/A
89	Database Administrators	$108,270	$113,250	810
90	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$106,330	$105,380	450
91	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,290	$117,700	390
92	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$106,040	$118,400	1,130
93	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$105,880	$111,730	2,170
94	Real Estate Brokers	$105,800	$101,590	N/A
95	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,470	$110,250	40
96	Project Management Specialists	$105,240	$113,490	8,410
97	Mechanical Engineers	$105,090	$111,530	4,600
98	Management Analysts	$104,960	$116,100	8,000
99	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$104,690	$92,600	360
100	Physical Therapists	$104,360	$105,460	4,060
101	Electrical Engineers	$104,160	$114,730	2,930
102	Industrial Engineers	$104,160	$109,190	6,020
103	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,750	$137,480	1,310
104	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$103,540	$109,710	1,200
105	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$103,500	$115,480	300
106	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$103,230	$104,380	990
107	Civil Engineers	$103,150	$110,920	4,370
108	Statisticians	$102,860	$112,850	490
109	Funeral Home Managers	$102,810	$129,680	90
110	Registered Nurses	$102,740	$105,250	40,110
111	Occupational Therapists	$102,440	$102,140	3,150
112	Chemical Engineers	$102,270	$114,410	410
113	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,950	$119,890	300
114	Technical Writers	$101,870	$100,400	770
115	Genetic Counselors	$101,640	$104,140	50
116	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,490	$121,980	320
117	Economists	$101,400	$112,760	210
118	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$100,890	$93,530	N/A
119	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$100,810	$96,750	1,910
120	Dental Hygienists	$100,690	$98,720	3,240
121	Insurance Underwriters	$100,690	$106,140	2,010
122	School Psychologists	$100,600	$98,100	1,140
123	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,360	$119,490	350
124	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,230	$126,730	320
125	Speech-Language Pathologists	$100,110	$101,340	2,390
126	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,900	$111,350	310
127	Urban and Regional Planners	$99,880	$103,430	350
128	Construction and Building Inspectors	$98,670	$97,580	1,430
129	Judicial Law Clerks	$98,670	$102,260	270
130	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$98,560	$133,480	5,730
131	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$98,500	$101,580	1,310
132	Writers and Authors	$98,460	$110,420	480
133	Credit Analysts	$98,230	$102,400	560
134	Chemists	$98,140	$104,030	1,170
135	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$98,000	$114,060	2,980
136	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$97,880	$99,840	160
137	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$97,740	$98,740	1,160
138	Accountants and Auditors	$97,550	$101,810	16,770
139	Power Plant Operators	$97,460	$102,700	250
140	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$97,350	$97,050	1,200
141	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,310	$98,200	940
142	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,210	$96,990	280
143	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$97,140	$93,760	500
144	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$96,830	$96,200	1,430
145	Operations Research Analysts	$96,700	$97,910	950
146	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,470	$109,380	870
147	Instructional Coordinators	$96,170	$95,520	1,780
148	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$96,110	$101,630	1,090
149	Loan Officers	$95,730	$101,710	2,220
150	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$95,680	$90,610	120
151	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$95,500	$94,470	1,380
152	Budget Analysts	$95,440	$98,440	970
153	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$95,310	$105,130	300
154	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$95,240	$101,890	940
155	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$94,940	$90,030	620
156	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$94,870	$91,990	270
157	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$94,660	$93,170	1,060
158	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$94,050	$94,870	6,230
159	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$93,610	$86,920	7,920
160	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$92,900	$87,110	1,260
161	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$92,260	$93,030	6,980
162	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$91,970	$93,530	3,230
163	Compliance Officers	$91,810	$96,120	3,610
164	Transportation Inspectors	$91,520	$96,300	330
165	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$91,420	$79,770	N/A
166	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$90,030	$88,070	1,420
167	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$89,740	$91,430	210
168	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$89,160	$91,410	490
169	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$89,140	$93,100	940
170	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$88,330	$94,410	3,190
171	Survey Researchers	$88,320	$91,780	110
172	Producers and Directors	$88,260	$107,640	2,200
173	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$87,960	$86,680	380
174	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$86,390	$87,710	500
175	Microbiologists	$86,360	$93,070	180
176	Marriage and Family Therapists	$86,250	$103,870	260
177	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$86,050	$93,760	630
178	Editors	$85,950	$95,580	1,050
179	Web Developers	$85,930	$91,490	750
180	Forensic Science Technicians	$85,910	$83,340	120
181	Logisticians	$85,450	$90,980	2,200
182	Respiratory Therapists	$85,230	$92,510	1,370
183	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$85,110	$116,270	50
184	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,020	$98,040	820
185	Public Relations Specialists	$84,990	$95,000	1,910
186	Foresters	$84,820	$86,170	60
187	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,500	$97,770	920
188	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$84,100	$87,510	150
189	Epidemiologists	$83,670	$89,980	160
190	Film and Video Editors	$83,550	$83,620	600
191	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$83,150	$85,810	9,150
192	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$83,100	$90,520	1,140
193	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$83,030	$89,370	5,530
194	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$82,950	$84,040	2,810
195	Human Resources Specialists	$82,890	$90,080	9,010
196	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$82,660	$81,540	350
197	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$82,520	$87,360	6,490
198	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$82,170	$83,920	6,500
199	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$82,070	$100,040	620
200	Computer Network Support Specialists	$81,890	$91,080	850
201	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$81,860	$87,030	140
202	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$81,710	$85,660	1,920
203	Fashion Designers	$81,510	$94,620	50
204	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$81,470	$138,010	170
205	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$81,390	$83,040	1,190
206	Crane and Tower Operators	$81,360	$79,050	220
207	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$81,300	$79,280	160
208	Cost Estimators	$81,030	$88,170	2,350
209	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$80,970	$84,460	14,800
210	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,630	$94,330	340
211	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,620	$87,230	900
212	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$80,600	$82,260	860
213	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$80,600	$83,380	16,330
214	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$80,490	$80,970	420
215	Boilermakers	$80,360	$72,600	50
216	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,960	$86,450	150
217	Healthcare Social Workers	$79,900	$83,290	1,650
218	Surgical Technologists	$79,890	$76,710	1,220
219	Archivists	$79,790	$81,360	160
220	Labor Relations Specialists	$79,620	$97,430	1,240
221	Chiropractors	$79,560	$85,900	240
222	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$79,410	$94,450	70
223	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$79,300	$71,170	150
224	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$79,210	$82,290	2,550
225	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,200	$81,480	190
226	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$78,970	$80,180	5,230
227	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$78,950	$98,280	1,430
228	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,820	$101,510	350
229	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$78,820	$78,890	980
230	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$78,770	$71,960	50
231	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$78,750	$83,380	2,860
232	Sheet Metal Workers	$78,750	$74,720	1,480
233	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$78,640	$78,250	1,540
234	Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$78,630	$86,010	500
235	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,600	$98,780	1,430
236	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$78,200	$81,270	24,420
237	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$78,190	$78,590	1,080
238	Flight Attendants	$78,180	$87,210	250
239	Training and Development Specialists	$78,080	$86,490	3,650
240	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$78,010	$84,560	130
241	Food Service Managers	$77,990	$80,660	1,520
242	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$77,740	$86,740	9,930
243	Fundraisers	$77,730	$81,530	1,350
244	Firefighters	$77,630	$73,760	2,970
245	Electricians	$77,540	$77,390	7,710
246	Tool and Die Makers	$77,540	$75,520	1,880
247	Paramedics	$77,480	$77,230	1,000
248	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$77,480	$77,210	N/A
249	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$77,300	$84,390	110
250	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$77,290	$80,770	430
251	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$77,280	$75,400	5,410
252	Music Directors and Composers	$77,070	$105,300	120
253	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$77,030	$83,850	N/A
254	Lodging Managers	$76,940	$82,560	210
255	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$76,940	$88,570	11,420
256	Millwrights	$76,810	$71,160	110
257	Surveyors	$76,730	$82,710	430
258	Landscape Architects	$76,680	$81,770	270
259	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$76,610	$73,590	3,800
260	Curators	$76,510	$82,840	190
261	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$76,290	$73,150	810
262	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$76,140	$76,280	180
263	Statistical Assistants	$76,140	$70,810	160
264	Physical Therapist Assistants	$75,880	$73,730	980
265	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$75,810	$95,590	380
266	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$75,570	$82,710	9,870
267	Social and Community Service Managers	$75,520	$80,910	4,350
268	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$75,410	$69,120	540
269	Brokerage Clerks	$75,330	$82,020	420
270	Opticians, Dispensing	$75,300	$69,290	610
271	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$75,200	$72,910	1,910
272	Private Detectives and Investigators	$75,010	$66,560	400
273	Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$74,890	$73,110	N/A
274	Insurance Sales Agents	$74,840	$93,540	5,230
275	Hearing Aid Specialists	$74,520	$71,480	110
276	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$73,940	$85,790	2,760
277	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$73,910	$75,730	3,370
278	Conservation Scientists	$73,860	$80,940	140
279	Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	$73,730	$57,690	280
280	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$73,690	$72,580	8,540
281	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$73,430	$73,890	330
282	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$73,090	$86,040	200
283	Sound Engineering Technicians	$72,800	$69,810	60
284	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$72,780	$70,500	820
285	Graphic Designers	$72,700	$75,420	1,930
286	Lighting Technicians	$72,450	$77,880	80
287	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$72,180	$70,930	410
288	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$71,940	$68,410	1,250
289	Art Directors	$71,900	$101,260	1,160
290	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$71,890	$67,090	30
291	Medical Equipment Repairers	$71,220	$74,370	1,060
292	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$71,210	$73,830	100
293	Computer User Support Specialists	$70,210	$72,960	9,300
294	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$70,010	$75,240	1,450
295	Athletic Trainers	$69,960	$74,680	290
296	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$69,950	$72,230	2,360
297	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$69,800	$66,520	140
298	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$69,280	$69,750	120
299	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$69,260	$73,540	670
300	Mechanical Drafters	$68,830	$71,180	450
301	Interpreters and Translators	$68,340	$77,750	280
302	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$68,310	$79,780	130
303	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$67,960	$71,590	480
304	Soil and Plant Scientists	$67,630	$85,750	200
305	Surgical Assistants	$67,580	$74,490	320
306	Riggers	$67,560	$68,420	350
307	Interior Designers	$67,330	$71,730	630
308	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$67,300	$70,200	2,860
309	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$66,980	$79,890	430
310	Health Education Specialists	$66,870	$78,200	400
311	Historians	$66,770	$78,620	40
312	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$66,220	$69,970	1,090
313	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$66,120	$74,420	N/A
314	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$65,710	$65,650	140
315	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$65,710	$68,460	280
316	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$65,630	$67,680	170
317	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$65,440	$69,530	5,870
318	Fish and Game Wardens	$65,400	$68,160	90
319	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$65,310	$74,820	3,670
320	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$64,880	$66,800	1,790
321	Highway Maintenance Workers	$64,870	$66,700	2,130
322	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$64,750	$64,570	3,780
323	Chefs and Head Cooks	$64,310	$69,680	3,080
324	Meter Readers, Utilities	$64,180	$69,880	140
325	Carpenters	$64,060	$68,680	5,160
326	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	$63,970	$64,240	180
327	Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers	$63,880	$63,640	80
328	Glaziers	$63,840	$67,220	690
329	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$63,820	$69,040	5,210
330	Tapers	$63,600	$68,350	80
331	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$63,590	$68,450	7,540
332	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$63,480	$66,110	560
333	Clergy	$63,470	$72,100	900
334	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$63,420	$67,810	120
335	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$63,250	$65,740	410
336	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$63,240	$69,060	4,090
337	Recreational Therapists	$63,240	$68,280	380
338	Tile and Stone Setters	$63,150	$69,090	230
339	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$62,940	$66,110	90
340	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$62,740	$69,600	1,860
341	Exercise Physiologists	$62,510	$63,140	100
342	Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians	$62,410	$79,600	170
343	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$62,410	$63,870	1,820
344	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$62,400	$68,500	330
345	Home Appliance Repairers	$62,380	$72,460	380
346	Biological Technicians	$62,360	$67,040	650
347	Massage Therapists	$62,260	$64,710	700
348	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$62,200	$64,880	1,540
349	Machinists	$62,130	$64,030	5,240
350	Postal Service Clerks	$62,130	$63,000	860
351	Audio and Video Technicians	$62,120	$67,010	820
352	Roofers	$62,070	$68,490	790
353	Museum Technicians and Conservators	$62,030	$66,770	280
354	Advertising Sales Agents	$61,820	$74,910	740
355	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$61,810	$67,580	N/A
356	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$61,620	$105,770	470
357	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$61,580	$66,870	2,850
358	Bus Drivers, School	$61,520	$56,240	7,970
359	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	$61,320	$64,370	170
360	Correspondence Clerks	$61,310	$57,920	70
361	Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	$61,190	$62,420	380
362	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$61,130	$62,740	4,510
363	Medical Records Specialists	$60,940	$63,970	1,120
364	Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$60,700	$63,720	280
365	Set and Exhibit Designers	$60,680	$69,300	70
366	Travel Agents	$60,640	$63,810	650
367	Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$60,610	$55,050	150
368	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$60,490	$61,980	15,740
369	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	$60,480	$60,960	1,300
370	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$60,480	$61,000	300
371	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$60,220	$60,160	6,960
372	Social Science Research Assistants	$60,110	$62,260	50
373	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$60,100	$59,550	1,830
374	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$59,970	$61,690	14,930
375	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$59,840	$58,570	2,740
376	Furniture Finishers	$59,830	$56,460	90
377	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$59,760	$66,380	1,290
378	Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	$59,760	$61,190	2,430
379	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$59,710	$65,810	300
380	Commercial Divers	$59,690	$65,090	120
381	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$59,460	$63,100	60
382	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$59,420	$69,360	1,130
383	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$59,390	$61,410	210
384	Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	$59,080	$59,550	430
385	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$58,980	$57,830	970
386	Broadcast Technicians	$58,930	$66,970	700
387	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$58,900	$63,650	380
388	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$58,760	$59,530	500
389	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$58,690	$58,170	70
390	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$58,640	$61,100	610
391	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$58,490	$58,620	860
392	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$58,480	$63,500	2,230
393	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$58,470	$61,320	1,020
394	Construction Laborers	$58,290	$59,250	7,360
395	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$58,220	$59,750	1,850
396	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$58,120	$67,730	60
397	Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	$58,100	$57,850	740
398	Bill and Account Collectors	$57,930	$58,640	900
399	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$57,620	$59,160	11,700
400	Chemical Technicians	$57,310	$60,390	510
401	Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$57,210	$58,390	22,650
402	First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$57,200	$59,360	2,110
403	Animal Control Workers	$57,130	$58,920	220
404	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$57,090	$61,380	7,460
405	New Accounts Clerks	$57,080	$55,710	420
406	Library Technicians	$57,060	$57,550	930
407	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$56,880	$65,190	N/A
408	Dental Assistants	$56,850	$53,970	3,840
409	Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	$56,680	$62,610	560
410	First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	$56,510	$58,860	13,910
411	Rehabilitation Counselors	$56,340	$62,980	2,410
412	Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	$56,300	$57,830	180
413	Helpers--Electricians	$56,020	$55,680	390
414	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$55,990	$61,370	700
415	Solar Photovoltaic Installers	$55,590	$55,290	N/A
416	Psychiatric Technicians	$55,500	$57,720	1,040
417	Self-Enrichment Teachers	$55,240	$64,210	5,080
418	Coaches and Scouts	$54,790	$67,480	4,070
419	Credit Counselors	$54,710	$57,200	100
420	Medical Appliance Technicians	$54,430	$57,530	130
421	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$54,130	$56,200	910
422	First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$53,980	$59,480	1,820
423	Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$53,830	$59,480	260
424	Community Health Workers	$53,560	$56,790	290
425	Fence Erectors	$53,180	$54,970	300
426	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$53,130	$53,330	200
427	First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$52,940	$55,720	10,770
428	Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners	$52,940	$49,570	40
429	Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$52,900	$57,650	1,550
430	First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	$52,720	$57,230	1,740
431	Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	$52,520	$53,150	170
432	Billing and Posting Clerks	$52,000	$56,570	4,170
433	Motorcycle Mechanics	$51,970	$54,600	100
434	Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	$51,460	$56,880	30
435	Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	$51,150	$50,400	110
436	Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$50,950	$55,300	1,690
437	Upholsterers	$50,870	$53,190	210
438	Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	$50,720	$49,550	50
439	Emergency Medical Technicians	$50,640	$51,300	2,190
440	Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$50,510	$52,260	60
441	Procurement Clerks	$50,510	$52,650	710
442	Helpers--Carpenters	$50,460	$51,390	200
443	Traffic Technicians	$50,400	$55,000	N/A
444	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,370	$54,190	310
445	Tutors	$50,350	$55,250	3,230
446	Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,230	$51,830	1,000
447	Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	$50,120	$51,570	170

Connecticut High-Salary Insights

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

71.9% of all tracked occupations in CT earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,120/year (Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers), while the top earner makes $488,940/year.

Connecticut ranks #12 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 2025 BLS data, there are 447 occupations in Connecticut with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 71.9% of all tracked occupations in CT.

What is the highest paying job in Connecticut?

The highest paying occupation in Connecticut is Cardiologists with a median salary of $488,940 per year based on 2025 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 $50,120/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 447 occupations that pay over $50K in Connecticut is $92,984 per year (2025 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.

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics