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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $103K | $49.55/hr |
| 82 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.52/hr |
| 83 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $103K | N/A |
| 84 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $103K | $49.46/hr |
| 85 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $103K | $49.45/hr |
| 86 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $103K | $49.37/hr |
| 87 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.37/hr |
| 88 | Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 89 | Curators | Education | $102K | $49.09/hr |
| 90 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $102K | $48.92/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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