Top Paying Jobs in Connecticut
Connecticut has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 218,480 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($488,940), Anesthesiologists ($481,820), Orthodontists ($478,680). The cost of living index is 102.88 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,679/month.
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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$161K
Avg. median salary
102.88
Cost of living index
$1,679
Median 2BR rent
3,648,076
Population
Highest paying careers in Connecticut
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Bailiffs | Public Safety | $112K | $53.79/hr |
| 92 | Facilities Managers | Management | $111K | $53.36/hr |
| 93 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $110K | $52.7/hr |
| 94 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $110K | $52.69/hr |
| 95 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $110K | $52.65/hr |
| 96 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $109K | $52.58/hr |
| 97 | Gas Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $109K | $52.43/hr |
| 98 | Database Administrators | Technology | $108K | $52.05/hr |
| 99 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $106K | $51.12/hr |
| 100 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $106K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Connecticut
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average+2.9% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,679/mo
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