May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Bridgeport
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
486 occupations
Across 486 occupations with published wages in Bridgeport, cardiologists record the highest median at $527,720 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Bridgeport
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | $527,720 | 70 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $388,060 | 480 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $367,050 | 830 | |
| 4 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $338,950 | 90 | |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | $329,530 | 90 | |
| 6 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 7 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 110 | |
| 8 | Commercial Pilots | $232,600 | 90 | |
| 9 | Podiatrists | $229,020 | 30 | |
| 10 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $221,400 | 250 | |
| 11 | Pediatricians, General | $220,030 | 370 | |
| 12 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $218,860 | 230 | |
| 13 | Financial Managers | $211,000 | 7,210 | |
| 14 | Natural Sciences Managers | $204,250 | 220 | |
| 15 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $202,390 | 120 | |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $201,440 | 2,900 | |
| 17 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $199,040 | 970 | |
| 18 | Actuaries | $194,130 | 220 | |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | $191,190 | 990 | |
| 20 | Lawyers | $180,610 | 2,100 | |
| 21 | Dentists, General | $180,440 | 740 | |
| 22 | Training and Development Managers | $175,470 | 180 | |
| 23 | Public Relations Managers | $174,990 | 330 | |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | $174,520 | 2,040 | |
| 25 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $171,910 | 1,170 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 12,230 | $37,330 |
| General and Operations Managers | 11,140 | $137,230 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 10,850 | $38,110 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 8,660 | $36,550 |
| Registered Nurses | 8,370 | $105,660 |
| Cashiers | 8,210 | $36,420 |
| Financial Managers | 7,210 | $211,000 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 6,270 | $38,820 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 6,220 | $38,630 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 5,800 | $57,440 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| File Clerks | $34,010 | 130 |
| Cooks, All Other | $34,260 | 70 |
| Shampooers | $34,580 | — |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,770 | 1,600 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,270 | 910 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,300 | 1,510 |
| School Bus Monitors | $35,450 | 330 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,620 | 760 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,770 | 460 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $35,810 | 150 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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