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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $131K | N/A |
| 42 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $130K | $62.34/hr |
| 43 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $129K | $62.2/hr |
| 44 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $129K | N/A |
| 45 | History Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $129K | N/A |
| 46 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $129K | $61.8/hr |
| 47 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $129K | $61.78/hr |
| 48 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $128K | $61.33/hr |
| 49 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $127K | $60.87/hr |
| 50 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $127K | $60.84/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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