Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Connecticut
267 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Connecticut belongs to Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, at $34,010 per year. The highest is $406,170.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,010 | 40 | |
| 2 | School Bus Monitors | $34,010 | 60 | |
| 3 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,010 | 210 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,010 | 120 | |
| 5 | Sewing Machine Operators | $34,010 | 80 | |
| 6 | Driver/Sales Workers | $34,010 | 200 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,390 | 1,610 | |
| 8 | Bakers | $34,620 | 110 | |
| 9 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $34,870 | 90 | |
| 10 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,880 | 110 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $406,170 | 70 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $243,050 | 40 |
| Pediatricians, General | $204,660 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $170,110 | 80 |
| Managers, All Other | $160,060 | 180 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,010 | 100 |
| Sales Managers | $157,730 | 240 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $150,190 | 150 |
| Pharmacists | $148,880 | 120 |
| Financial Managers | $143,260 | 400 |
| Fundraising Managers | $138,470 | 50 |
| Human Resources Managers | $136,460 | 70 |
| Software Developers | $135,690 | 110 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $135,140 | 120 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $133,610 | 410 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $133,480 | 90 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,970 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | $129,780 | 40 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $129,330 | 180 |
| Marketing Managers | $126,770 | 70 |
| Veterinarians | $123,330 | 80 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $123,280 | 300 |
| Purchasing Managers | $123,200 | 30 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $120,790 | 60 |
| General and Operations Managers | $114,140 | 1,420 |
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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