Average salary in Connecticut
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Connecticut is $77,420 a year and the median is $59,690, across 1,696,170 jobs (BLS May 2025). Connecticut ranks #8 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $77,420 |
| Median salary | $59,690 |
| Median hourly wage | $28.70 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $35,450 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $135,790 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $59,191 |
Highest-paying jobs in Connecticut
- Chief Executive: $295,120
- Physician: $214,990
- Natural Sciences Manager: $210,670
- Airline Pilot: $199,870
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $175,490
- Financial Manager: $174,830
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $171,750
- Marketing Manager: $169,240
- Human Resources Manager: $165,930
- Family Medicine Physician: $163,930
- Lawyer: $163,600
- Manager: $162,690
- Sales Manager: $162,110
- Dentist: $160,440
- Education Administrator: $156,240
- Computer Network Architect: $143,890
- Pharmacist: $141,290
- Physician Assistant: $139,860
- Purchasing Manager: $138,680
- Nurse Practitioner: $138,470
Most common jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 49,510 | $38,990 |
| Retail Salesperson | 42,410 | $36,490 |
| Registered Nurse | 40,110 | $102,740 |
| General and Operations Manager | 39,070 | $137,220 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 35,720 | $35,380 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 35,490 | $40,590 |
| Cashier | 30,920 | $35,550 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 28,740 | $37,960 |
| Customer Service Representative | 24,490 | $48,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | 24,420 | $78,200 |
| Laborer and Freight | 23,970 | $43,640 |
| Office Clerk | 23,190 | $48,280 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | 22,650 | $57,210 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 22,370 | $37,770 |
| CNA | 21,380 | $44,790 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Connecticut?
$77,420 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $59,690 ($28.70/hour), per BLS May 2025. Connecticut ranks #8 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Connecticut?
Chief Executive ($295,120), Physician ($214,990), Natural Sciences Manager ($210,670), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Connecticut?
Earning more than the median of $59,690 puts you above half of Connecticut workers; the top 10% earn over $135,790.