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Average salary by job family in Norwich
| Management | $150,070 |
|---|---|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $116,000 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $113,080 |
| Legal | $110,800 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $110,530 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $95,520 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $70,110 |
| Construction and Extraction | $69,930 |
| Production | $68,280 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $67,770 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $67,710 |
| Community and Social Service | $66,710 |
| Protective Service | $63,820 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $56,700 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,970 |
| Sales and Related | $48,640 |
| Personal Care and Service | $47,140 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $47,060 |
| Healthcare Support | $44,160 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $42,850 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $41,830 |
Highest-paying jobs in Norwich
- Cardiologists$443,180
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$381,200
- Physicians, All Other$376,070
- Chief Executives$348,910
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$263,960
- Natural Sciences Managers$224,280
- Pediatricians, General$218,590
- Surgeons, All Other$202,770
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$191,300
- Podiatrists$184,410
Most common jobs in Norwich and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 3,580 | $39,970 | $35,740 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,220 | $35,620 | $34,800 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,920 | $40,360 | $39,570 |
| Cashiers | 2,820 | $36,140 | $35,010 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,620 | $49,340 | $37,880 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,460 | $99,550 | $101,330 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,140 | $153,330 | $126,870 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,020 | $40,660 | $35,460 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,970 | $43,020 | $36,290 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,670 | $41,140 | $38,180 |
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Cost of living in Norwich
Prices in the Norwich area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $71,810 therefore buys what $71,492 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $426,279, 5.1 times the median household income of $84,185.
$426,279typical home value
$84,185median household income
100.4BEA price parity
279,025metro population
Take-home pay in Norwich
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $38,210 | $31,811 | $2,651 |
| Median wage | $57,370 | $46,101 | $3,842 |
| Average wage | $71,810 | $56,069 | $4,672 |
| 75th percentile wage | $86,900 | $65,776 | $5,481 |
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 Norwich
Management28 jobs
- Chief Executives$349K
- Natural Sciences Managers$224K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$191K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$176K
- Purchasing Managers$169K
- Financial Managers$166K
- Public Relations Managers$166K
- Marketing Managers$162K
- Managers, All Other$155K
- Human Resources Managers$155K
- Sales Managers$154K
- General and Operations Managers$153K
- Industrial Production Managers$153K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$151K
- Construction Managers$150K
- Training and Development Managers$144K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$138K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$125K
- Administrative Services Managers$119K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$118K
- Fundraising Managers$112K
- Facilities Managers$112K
- Education Administrators, All Other$101K
- Lodging Managers$87K
- Food Service Managers$78K
- Social and Community Service Managers$77K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$73K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$61K
Life, Physical, and Social Science9 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical34 jobs
- Cardiologists$443K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$381K
- Physicians, All Other$376K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$264K
- Pediatricians, General$219K
- Surgeons, All Other$203K
- Podiatrists$184K
- Dentists, General$184K
- Physician Assistants$152K
- Nurse Practitioners$139K
- Pharmacists$137K
- Veterinarians$128K
- Physical Therapists$103K
- Occupational Therapists$101K
- Registered Nurses$100K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$97K
- Dental Hygienists$96K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$93K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$92K
- Respiratory Therapists$87K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$83K
- Surgical Technologists$80K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$77K
- Paramedics$75K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73K
- Opticians, Dispensing$72K
- Medical Records Specialists$61K
- Psychiatric Technicians$59K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$52K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$51K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$48K
- Pharmacy Technicians$48K
Legal2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical13 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$133K
- Software Developers$129K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$120K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$117K
- Information Security Analysts$115K
- Computer Programmers$114K
- Data Scientists$113K
- Database Administrators$104K
- Operations Research Analysts$103K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$102K
- Computer Systems Analysts$102K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$91K
- Computer User Support Specialists$68K
Business and Financial Operations22 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$149K
- Project Management Specialists$117K
- Loan Officers$116K
- Management Analysts$111K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$101K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$98K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$97K
- Training and Development Specialists$96K
- Cost Estimators$96K
- Labor Relations Specialists$96K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$95K
- Accountants and Auditors$94K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$90K
- Logisticians$90K
- Compliance Officers$89K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$88K
- Human Resources Specialists$82K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$81K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$80K
- Fundraisers$76K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$70K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$68K
Educational Instruction and Library33 jobs
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$132K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$98K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Instructional Coordinators$90K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$86K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$84K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$84K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$83K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$82K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$82K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$81K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$77K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$72K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$71K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$63K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$58K
- Tutors$56K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$53K
- Library Technicians$51K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$50K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$43K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39K
Construction and Extraction12 jobs
- Construction and Building Inspectors$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$94K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73K
- Sheet Metal Workers$70K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$70K
- Electricians$70K
- Carpenters$67K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$63K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$63K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$59K
- Construction Laborers$56K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$50K
Production20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$108K
- Power Plant Operators$89K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$82K
- Tool and Die Makers$73K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$69K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$66K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$65K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$60K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Production Workers, All Other$49K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Helpers--Production Workers$45K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Bakers$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair18 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$94K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$93K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$91K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$82K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$77K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$72K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$70K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$69K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$68K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$65K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$63K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$59K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$55K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media12 jobs
- Technical Writers$100K
- Public Relations Specialists$84K
- Writers and Authors$84K
- Producers and Directors$79K
- Editors$78K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$73K
- Graphic Designers$70K
- Audio and Video Technicians$64K
- Coaches and Scouts$59K
- Photographers$56K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44K
- Floral Designers$41K
Community and Social Service8 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$85K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$82K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$81K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$65K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$48K
Protective Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$110K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$93K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$92K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$79K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$78K
- Firefighters$64K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$60K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$56K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$44K
- Security Guards$43K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37K
Office and Administrative Support28 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$78K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$77K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$68K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$62K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$61K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$60K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58K
- Bill and Account Collectors$58K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$56K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$52K
- Procurement Clerks$52K
- Office Clerks, General$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$50K
- Data Entry Keyers$48K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- File Clerks$47K
- Customer Service Representatives$47K
- Tellers$45K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$41K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$40K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$70K
- Crane and Tower Operators$69K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$56K
- Bus Drivers, School$55K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$55K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$53K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$44K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$43K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Parking Attendants$35K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$125K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$124K
- Insurance Sales Agents$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$86K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$78K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Advertising Sales Agents$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$48K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Retail Salespersons$40K
- Cashiers$36K
Personal Care and Service16 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$57K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$49K
- Skincare Specialists$48K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$47K
- Animal Trainers$46K
- Residential Advisors$43K
- Animal Caretakers$43K
- Recreation Workers$42K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$41K
- Concierges$40K
- Childcare Workers$38K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$37K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$36K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$35K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$72K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$71K
- Massage Therapists$63K
- Dental Assistants$54K
- Medical Transcriptionists$53K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48K
- Medical Assistants$47K
- Phlebotomists$46K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$45K
- Nursing Assistants$45K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41K
- Pharmacy Aides$41K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40K
- Orderlies$40K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$55K
- Bartenders$53K
- Waiters and Waitresses$49K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$44K
- Cooks, Restaurant$41K
- Cooks, Short Order$40K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$39K
- Food Preparation Workers$39K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$37K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37K
- Dishwashers$36K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$36K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$53K
- Pest Control Workers$50K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$41K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
Architecture and Engineering10 jobs
- Engineers, All Other$127K
- Industrial Engineers$121K
- Civil Engineers$111K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$110K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$104K
- Chemical Engineers$101K
- Surveyors$81K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Mechanical Drafters$65K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$58K
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Salary in Norwich: questions
What is a good salary in Norwich?
Half of all workers in the Norwich metro earn less than $57,370 and the average is $71,810. Earning more than $86,900 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Norwich to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $70,080, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Norwich?
Cardiologists ($443,180), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($381,200), Physicians, All Other ($376,070).
What is the average salary in New London?
New London is part of the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area, where the average salary is $71,810 a year and the median $57,370. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for New London, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Willimantic?
Willimantic is part of the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area, where the average salary is $71,810 a year and the median $57,370. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Willimantic, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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 Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT (35980), all occupations and 342 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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