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.
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Avg. median salary
104.56
Cost of living index
$1,969
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in New Haven
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $126K | $60.57/hr |
| 52 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $124K | $59.54/hr |
| 53 | Data Scientists | Technology | $122K | $58.6/hr |
| 54 | Statisticians | Technology | $122K | $58.57/hr |
| 55 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $120K | $57.75/hr |
| 56 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $118K | $56.52/hr |
| 57 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $113K | $54.47/hr |
| 58 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $113K | $54.41/hr |
| 59 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $113K | $54.17/hr |
| 60 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $110K | $53.05/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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