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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Sales Managers | Management | $162K | $77.94/hr |
| 32 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $162K | $77.73/hr |
| 33 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $160K | $77.13/hr |
| 34 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $156K | N/A |
| 35 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $156K | N/A |
| 36 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $154K | $74.14/hr |
| 37 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $150K | $72.28/hr |
| 38 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $145K | $69.74/hr |
| 39 | Database Architects | Technology | $144K | $69.45/hr |
| 40 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $144K | $69.18/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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