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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $141K | $67.93/hr |
| 42 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $141K | $67.76/hr |
| 43 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $140K | $67.24/hr |
| 44 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $139K | $66.68/hr |
| 45 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $138K | $66.57/hr |
| 46 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $137K | $65.97/hr |
| 47 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $135K | $64.8/hr |
| 48 | Software Developers | Technology | $134K | $64.48/hr |
| 49 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $134K | $64.34/hr |
| 50 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Science | $133K | $63.78/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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