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Power Plant Operators average salary by city in Connecticut
- New Haven$116,270
- Bridgeport$101,270
- Hartford$99,250
- Norwich$89,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $116,270 | $123,840 | $100,070 | $84,575 | 105 |
| Bridgeport | $101,270 | $95,780 | $80,080 | $75,022 | 107 |
| Hartford | $99,250 | $96,650 | $82,400 | $73,719 | 103 |
| Norwich | $89,190 | $79,450 | $76,650 | $67,245 | 100 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 51-8013.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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