Top Paying Jobs in New Haven, CT
New Haven, CT has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 48,570 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($502,320), Psychiatrists ($381,890), Chief Executives ($311,110). The cost of living index is 104.56 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,969/month.
$138K
Avg. median salary
104.56
Cost of living index
$1,969
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in New Haven
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $136K | $65.62/hr |
| 32 | Database Architects | Technology | $136K | $65.18/hr |
| 33 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $135K | $64.81/hr |
| 34 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $134K | $64.64/hr |
| 35 | Construction Managers | Management | $133K | $64/hr |
| 36 | Software Developers | Technology | $133K | $63.96/hr |
| 37 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $133K | $63.86/hr |
| 38 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $131K | $63.07/hr |
| 39 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $131K | N/A |
| 40 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $131K | $62.88/hr |
Affordability snapshot: New Haven
Cost of living vs. national average+4.6% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,969/mo
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