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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $175K | $84.37/hr |
| 22 | Financial Managers | Management | $175K | $84.05/hr |
| 23 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $172K | $82.57/hr |
| 24 | Marketing Managers | Management | $169K | $81.36/hr |
| 25 | Actuaries | Technology | $167K | $80.19/hr |
| 26 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $166K | $79.77/hr |
| 27 | Dermatologists | Healthcare | $165K | $79.34/hr |
| 28 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $164K | $78.81/hr |
| 29 | Lawyers | Legal | $164K | $78.66/hr |
| 30 | Managers, All Other | Management | $163K | $78.22/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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