Average and median wage in Connecticut
Half of the 1,696,170 workers in Connecticut earn less than $59,690 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $77,420, or $37.22 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $35,450 or less and the top 10% $135,790 or more. The average is 11% more than the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median 17% more than the U.S. median ($50,980).
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| Pay level | Connecticut per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,420 | $37.22 | $69,770 |
| Median | $59,690 | $28.70 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $35,450 | $17.04 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $40,390 | $19.42 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $95,110 | $45.73 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $135,790 | $65.28 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Connecticut
- Bridgeport$84,700
- Hartford$76,720
- New Haven$75,620
- Norwich$71,810
- Waterbury$69,080
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $84,700 | $61,470 | $64,355 | 107 | $689,914 |
| Hartford | $76,720 | $59,940 | $59,221 | 103 | $400,167 |
| New Haven | $75,620 | $60,060 | $58,512 | 105 | $408,096 |
| Norwich | $71,810 | $57,370 | $56,069 | 100 | $426,279 |
| Waterbury | $69,080 | $51,440 | $54,303 | 100 | $290,800 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Connecticut
- Cardiologists · Bridgeport$470,440
- Chief Executives · Bridgeport$447,290
- Cardiologists · Norwich$443,180
- Cardiologists · New Haven$438,270
- Cardiologists · Hartford$397,700
- Emergency Medicine Physicians · Norwich$381,200
- Physicians, All Other · Norwich$376,070
- Chief Executives · New Haven$361,010
- Physicians, All Other · Bridgeport$360,740
- Chief Executives · Norwich$348,910
Most common jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 49,510 | $40,280 | $38,990 | $40,720 |
| Retail Salespersons | 42,410 | $40,610 | $36,490 | $42,050 |
| Registered Nurses | 40,110 | $105,250 | $102,740 | $111,740 |
| General and Operations Managers | 39,070 | $167,400 | $137,220 | $181,760 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 35,720 | $36,330 | $35,380 | $37,480 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 35,490 | $41,800 | $40,590 | $43,020 |
| Cashiers | 30,920 | $36,900 | $35,550 | $38,180 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 28,740 | $42,590 | $37,960 | $44,400 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 24,490 | $51,860 | $48,090 | $54,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 24,420 | $81,270 | $78,200 | $83,680 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Connecticut
Connecticut income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply Connecticut's 2026 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare. Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables).
Connecticut at a glance
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Salary in Connecticut: questions
What is the average salary in Connecticut?
$77,420 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is 11% more than the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Connecticut?
$59,690 a year: half of Connecticut workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Connecticut?
$37.22 an hour on average, and $28.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Connecticut pays the most?
Bridgeport, with an average of $84,700 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Connecticut expensive to live in?
BEA puts Connecticut prices 4% above the U.S. average (price parity 103.6). Within the state, Bridgeport 107, New Haven 105, Hartford 103 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Connecticut.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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