Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Connecticut
674 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Connecticut belongs to Cardiologists, at $488,940 per year. The lowest published median is $34,010.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | $488,940 | 320 | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $481,820 | — | |
| 3 | Orthodontists | $478,680 | — | |
| 4 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $418,940 | 470 | |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | $326,670 | 560 | |
| 6 | Neurologists | $320,680 | 120 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $295,120 | 1,660 | |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | $236,960 | 480 | |
| 9 | Commercial Pilots | $232,160 | 460 | |
| 10 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $217,760 | 230 | |
| 11 | Pediatricians, General | $216,830 | 1,310 | |
| 12 | Physicians, All Other | $214,990 | 4,700 | |
| 13 | Podiatrists | $212,760 | 170 | |
| 14 | Natural Sciences Managers | $210,670 | 1,190 | |
| 15 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $208,000 | 980 | |
| 16 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $200,580 | 330 | |
| 17 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $199,870 | 80 | |
| 18 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $197,970 | 480 | |
| 19 | Radiologists | $191,990 | — | |
| 20 | Physicists | $180,300 | 60 | |
| 21 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $175,490 | 4,970 | |
| 22 | Financial Managers | $174,830 | 20,040 | |
| 23 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,750 | 10,570 | |
| 24 | Marketing Managers | $169,240 | 5,800 | |
| 25 | Actuaries | $166,800 | 1,380 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Craft Artists | $34,010 | 70 |
| Shampooers | $34,010 | — |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $34,010 | 40 |
| Transportation Workers, All Other | $34,010 | 140 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,210 | 3,670 |
| Passenger Attendants | $34,320 | 110 |
| Parking Attendants | $34,360 | 2,240 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $34,420 | 70 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,540 | 5,810 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,720 | 4,490 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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