Top Paying Jobs in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 84,090 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($527,720), Chief Executives ($388,060), Physicians, All Other ($367,050). The cost of living index is 106.86 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,511/month.
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Avg. median salary
106.86
Cost of living index
$2,511
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $158K | $76.11/hr |
| 32 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $157K | $75.69/hr |
| 33 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $155K | $74.64/hr |
| 34 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $148K | $71.37/hr |
| 35 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $145K | $69.91/hr |
| 36 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $143K | $68.97/hr |
| 37 | Data Scientists | Technology | $142K | $68.16/hr |
| 38 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $142K | $68.14/hr |
| 39 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $141K | $67.67/hr |
| 40 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $140K | $67.45/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury
Cost of living vs. national average+6.9% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,511/mo
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