Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Waterbury
387 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Waterbury belongs to General Internal Medicine Physicians, at $360,610 per year. The lowest published median is $34,010.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $360,610 | 90 | |
| 2 | Commercial Pilots | $315,450 | 130 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $248,810 | 130 | |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | $222,950 | 150 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $174,370 | 170 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,760 | 600 | |
| 7 | Financial Managers | $167,320 | 1,090 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,430 | 320 | |
| 9 | Database Architects | $160,480 | — | |
| 10 | Managers, All Other | $160,240 | 640 | |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $158,500 | 740 | |
| 12 | Lawyers | $157,380 | 450 | |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | $151,740 | 380 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $151,580 | 210 | |
| 15 | Public Relations Managers | $149,990 | 50 | |
| 16 | Actuaries | $143,430 | 30 | |
| 17 | Aerospace Engineers | $142,840 | 80 | |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | $141,530 | 290 | |
| 19 | Training and Development Managers | $140,870 | 30 | |
| 20 | Computer Network Architects | $138,770 | 90 | |
| 21 | Pharmacists | $138,110 | 370 | |
| 22 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $137,710 | 450 | |
| 23 | Optometrists | $136,590 | 50 | |
| 24 | Physician Assistants | $134,120 | 170 | |
| 25 | Art Directors | $133,680 | 70 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| School Bus Monitors | $34,010 | 150 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,010 | 500 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,010 | 230 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $34,010 | — |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $34,010 | 90 |
| Bakers | $34,080 | 370 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $34,180 | 320 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,320 | 510 |
| Dishwashers | $34,470 | 630 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $34,540 | 110 |
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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