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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.

$153K
Avg. median salary
106.86
Cost of living index
$2,511
Median 2BR rent
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Population

Highest paying careers in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
71Clinical and Counseling PsychologistsScience$116K$56/hr
72Environmental EngineersEngineering$115K$55.48/hr
73Insurance UnderwritersBusiness & Finance$115K$55.28/hr
74Diagnostic Medical SonographersHealthcare$113K$54.32/hr
75Management AnalystsBusiness & Finance$113K$54.29/hr
76First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesPublic Safety$112K$53.98/hr
77Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayRepair & Maintenance$112K$53.85/hr
78Project Management SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$110K$52.88/hr
79Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorRepair & Maintenance$109K$52.38/hr
80Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsScience$108K$51.88/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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