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Average salary by job family in New Haven
| Management | $155,530 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $130,080 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $111,050 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $110,450 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $105,400 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $103,290 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $95,030 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $89,020 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $76,600 |
| Construction and Extraction | $73,300 |
| Protective Service | $69,750 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $69,610 |
| Community and Social Service | $67,040 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $59,470 |
| Sales and Related | $56,360 |
| Production | $52,760 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,120 |
| Healthcare Support | $45,580 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $44,680 |
| Personal Care and Service | $43,920 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $42,400 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $40,710 |
Highest-paying jobs in New Haven
- Cardiologists$438,270
- Chief Executives$361,010
- Psychiatrists$343,890
- Family Medicine Physicians$290,580
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$267,790
- Nurse Anesthetists$250,780
- Pediatricians, General$242,880
- Natural Sciences Managers$228,050
- Podiatrists$204,250
- Radiologists$202,850
Most common jobs in New Haven and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 10,050 | $108,670 | $104,490 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 9,430 | $42,090 | $43,840 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,370 | $40,430 | $39,720 |
| Retail Salespersons | 6,810 | $40,500 | $35,950 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 6,210 | $42,630 | $37,890 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,900 | $36,200 | $35,290 |
| General and Operations Managers | 5,750 | $159,810 | $134,450 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 4,780 | $63,320 | $63,800 |
| Cashiers | 4,500 | $37,240 | $35,670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 4,260 | $81,230 | $78,990 |
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Cost of living in New Haven
Prices in the New Haven area are 5% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 104.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $75,620 therefore buys what $72,323 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $408,096, 4.7 times the median household income of $86,266.
$408,096typical home value
$86,266median household income
104.6BEA price parity
566,803metro population
Take-home pay in New Haven
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $41,150 | $33,926 | $2,827 |
| Median wage | $60,060 | $48,079 | $4,007 |
| Average wage | $75,620 | $58,512 | $4,876 |
| 75th percentile wage | $92,150 | $69,139 | $5,762 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables).
Salaries for every job in New Haven
Management27 jobs
- Chief Executives$361K
- Natural Sciences Managers$228K
- Financial Managers$183K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$180K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$173K
- Sales Managers$171K
- Marketing Managers$168K
- Public Relations Managers$163K
- Human Resources Managers$163K
- General and Operations Managers$160K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$157K
- Training and Development Managers$155K
- Fundraising Managers$153K
- Managers, All Other$153K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$149K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$147K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$145K
- Purchasing Managers$145K
- Industrial Production Managers$136K
- Construction Managers$136K
- Administrative Services Managers$132K
- Facilities Managers$117K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$115K
- Food Service Managers$85K
- Social and Community Service Managers$82K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$81K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$66K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical43 jobs
- Cardiologists$438K
- Psychiatrists$344K
- Family Medicine Physicians$291K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$268K
- Nurse Anesthetists$251K
- Pediatricians, General$243K
- Podiatrists$204K
- Radiologists$203K
- Physicians, All Other$167K
- Dentists, General$159K
- Physician Assistants$156K
- Optometrists$149K
- Nurse Practitioners$145K
- Veterinarians$141K
- Pharmacists$141K
- Nurse Midwives$131K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$120K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$114K
- Registered Nurses$109K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$107K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$106K
- Physical Therapists$105K
- Occupational Therapists$104K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$103K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$100K
- Dental Hygienists$96K
- Respiratory Therapists$93K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$84K
- Therapists, All Other$84K
- Paramedics$83K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$83K
- Athletic Trainers$74K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73K
- Medical Records Specialists$72K
- Recreational Therapists$72K
- Surgical Technologists$70K
- Opticians, Dispensing$68K
- Psychiatric Technicians$61K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$61K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$55K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$52K
- Pharmacy Technicians$51K
- Dietetic Technicians$50K
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Actuaries$159K
- Database Architects$146K
- Computer Network Architects$136K
- Software Developers$135K
- Information Security Analysts$133K
- Data Scientists$125K
- Statisticians$122K
- Database Administrators$115K
- Computer Systems Analysts$114K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$111K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$110K
- Computer Programmers$108K
- Operations Research Analysts$108K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$98K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$98K
- Web Developers$96K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$92K
- Computer User Support Specialists$75K
Life, Physical, and Social Science16 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$131K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$130K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$129K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$118K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$117K
- Psychologists, All Other$116K
- Chemists$109K
- Urban and Regional Planners$107K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$103K
- Survey Researchers$101K
- Forensic Science Technicians$95K
- School Psychologists$94K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$87K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$68K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$66K
- Chemical Technicians$63K
Architecture and Engineering23 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$124K
- Environmental Engineers$122K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$121K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$120K
- Engineers, All Other$115K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$114K
- Electrical Engineers$113K
- Chemical Engineers$113K
- Mechanical Engineers$112K
- Civil Engineers$109K
- Industrial Engineers$108K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$107K
- Surveyors$84K
- Landscape Architects$84K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Mechanical Drafters$74K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$73K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$67K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$62K
Business and Financial Operations25 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$164K
- Project Management Specialists$108K
- Loan Officers$108K
- Budget Analysts$104K
- Compliance Officers$99K
- Management Analysts$98K
- Financial Examiners$98K
- Accountants and Auditors$97K
- Credit Analysts$96K
- Labor Relations Specialists$96K
- Insurance Underwriters$96K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$95K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$92K
- Fundraisers$91K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$90K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$90K
- Human Resources Specialists$89K
- Training and Development Specialists$87K
- Logisticians$86K
- Cost Estimators$86K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$86K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$85K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$82K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$81K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$72K
Educational Instruction and Library41 jobs
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$171K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$167K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$147K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$140K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$129K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$117K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Curators$100K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$99K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$98K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$91K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$89K
- Instructional Coordinators$88K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$85K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$83K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$83K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$82K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$81K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$81K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$72K
- Library Technicians$68K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$67K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$63K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$63K
- Tutors$56K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$53K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$41K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media16 jobs
- Art Directors$109K
- Editors$99K
- Writers and Authors$96K
- Public Relations Specialists$94K
- Producers and Directors$81K
- Interpreters and Translators$78K
- Graphic Designers$71K
- Coaches and Scouts$70K
- Audio and Video Technicians$69K
- Interior Designers$67K
- Film and Video Editors$66K
- Photographers$59K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$58K
- Broadcast Technicians$50K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$48K
- Floral Designers$44K
Construction and Extraction24 jobs
- Construction and Building Inspectors$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$92K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$85K
- Electricians$79K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$76K
- Sheet Metal Workers$72K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$71K
- Carpenters$71K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$69K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$69K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$67K
- Roofers$67K
- Glaziers$65K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$64K
- Tile and Stone Setters$62K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$60K
- Construction Laborers$60K
- Fence Erectors$57K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$57K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$54K
- Helpers--Carpenters$53K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$51K
- Helpers--Electricians$50K
Protective Service14 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$116K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$115K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$98K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$85K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$84K
- Firefighters$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$69K
- Animal Control Workers$61K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$61K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$50K
- Security Guards$49K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$47K
- School Bus Monitors$37K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair22 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$96K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$78K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$77K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$76K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$76K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$75K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$75K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$75K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$75K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$73K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$71K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$70K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$69K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$69K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$67K
- Home Appliance Repairers$62K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$60K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$60K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$51K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$47K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Marriage and Family Therapists$115K
- Healthcare Social Workers$87K
- Social Workers, All Other$86K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$80K
- Health Education Specialists$76K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$76K
- Clergy$76K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$71K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66K
- Community Health Workers$59K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58K
- Religious Workers, All Other$50K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$49K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46K
Office and Administrative Support36 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$81K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$72K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$71K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$69K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$66K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$64K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$64K
- Bill and Account Collectors$64K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$63K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$63K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$60K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$59K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$59K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$58K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56K
- New Accounts Clerks$55K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$55K
- Customer Service Representatives$52K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52K
- Office Clerks, General$51K
- Data Entry Keyers$51K
- Order Clerks$51K
- File Clerks$50K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$49K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$48K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$46K
- Couriers and Messengers$46K
- Tellers$46K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$46K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$45K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$43K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$42K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$128K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$112K
- Sales Engineers$109K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$100K
- Insurance Sales Agents$97K
- Advertising Sales Agents$91K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$83K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$81K
- Travel Agents$64K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$60K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$57K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$49K
- Parts Salespersons$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$46K
- Retail Salespersons$40K
- Cashiers$37K
Production45 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$116K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$81K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$77K
- Tool and Die Makers$74K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$65K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$63K
- Machinists$61K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$59K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$59K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$59K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$56K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Printing Press Operators$52K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$52K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Helpers--Production Workers$49K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$48K
- Production Workers, All Other$48K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$46K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$42K
- Food Batchmakers$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$40K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39K
- Sewing Machine Operators$39K
- Bakers$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38K
Transportation and Material Moving19 jobs
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$99K
- Crane and Tower Operators$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$70K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63K
- Traffic Technicians$57K
- Bus Drivers, School$56K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$50K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$43K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$43K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$42K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Parking Attendants$37K
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$72K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$71K
- Massage Therapists$62K
- Dental Assistants$55K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$52K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Medical Assistants$52K
- Phlebotomists$49K
- Nursing Assistants$47K
- Medical Transcriptionists$47K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40K
- Pharmacy Aides$38K
- Physical Therapist Aides$38K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$72K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$63K
- Pest Control Workers$51K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$48K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$43K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
Personal Care and Service15 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$56K
- Skincare Specialists$52K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$47K
- Residential Advisors$47K
- Animal Caretakers$43K
- Recreation Workers$41K
- Concierges$41K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$40K
- Tour and Travel Guides$39K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$38K
- Childcare Workers$38K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$36K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$36K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$56K
- Bartenders$50K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$47K
- Waiters and Waitresses$46K
- Cooks, All Other$43K
- Cooks, Restaurant$42K
- Food Preparation Workers$42K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$39K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$37K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37K
- Cooks, Fast Food$37K
- Dishwashers$36K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$36K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36K
Jobs paid by the hour in New Haven
For 1 job in the New Haven, CT metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $64.21 | $60.12 | 80 |
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Salary in New Haven: questions
What is a good salary in New Haven?
Half of all workers in the New Haven metro earn less than $60,060 and the average is $75,620. Earning more than $92,150 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in New Haven to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $72,951, because prices here are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Haven?
Cardiologists ($438,270), Chief Executives ($361,010), Psychiatrists ($343,890).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area New Haven, CT (35300), all occupations and 454 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables).
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