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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $217K | $104.25/hr |
| 12 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $215K | $103.36/hr |
| 13 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $213K | $102.29/hr |
| 14 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $211K | $101.28/hr |
| 15 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $208K | $100/hr |
| 16 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $201K | $96.43/hr |
| 17 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $200K | N/A |
| 18 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $198K | $95.18/hr |
| 19 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $192K | $92.3/hr |
| 20 | Physicists | Science | $180K | $86.68/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Connecticut
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Cost of living vs. national average+2.9% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,679/mo
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