Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in New Haven
454 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in New Haven belongs to Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers, at $34,020 per year. The highest is $502,320.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,020 | 930 | |
| 2 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,210 | 500 | |
| 3 | Tour and Travel Guides | $34,530 | 40 | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $34,540 | 290 | |
| 5 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,720 | 620 | |
| 6 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,760 | 650 | |
| 7 | School Bus Monitors | $34,790 | 240 | |
| 8 | Cooks, Fast Food | $34,850 | 720 | |
| 9 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $35,020 | 200 | |
| 10 | Bakers | $35,040 | 660 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | $502,320 | 30 |
| Psychiatrists | $381,890 | 140 |
| Chief Executives | $311,110 | 270 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $277,290 | — |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $246,130 | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $236,960 | 120 |
| Podiatrists | $220,060 | 40 |
| Pediatricians, General | $219,550 | 140 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $210,670 | 350 |
| Radiologists | $194,570 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,720 | 1,110 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,080 | 550 |
| Financial Managers | $166,990 | 2,030 |
| Lawyers | $166,080 | 1,280 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $163,850 | 60 |
| Marketing Managers | $162,190 | 550 |
| Sales Managers | $160,590 | 1,090 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $160,050 | 710 |
| Public Relations Managers | $154,210 | 140 |
| Human Resources Managers | $153,820 | 360 |
| Optometrists | $150,640 | 90 |
| Physician Assistants | $149,960 | 740 |
| Pharmacists | $141,290 | 750 |
| Actuaries | $141,020 | 40 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $140,880 | 920 |
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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