May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Connecticut
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area
267 occupations
Across 267 occupations with published wages in Connecticut, physicians, all other record the highest median at $406,170 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Connecticut
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $406,170 | 70 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $243,050 | 40 | |
| 3 | Pediatricians, General | $204,660 | 40 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $170,110 | 80 | |
| 5 | Managers, All Other | $160,060 | 180 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,010 | 100 | |
| 7 | Sales Managers | $157,730 | 240 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $150,190 | 150 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $148,880 | 120 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $143,260 | 400 | |
| 11 | Fundraising Managers | $138,470 | 50 | |
| 12 | Human Resources Managers | $136,460 | 70 | |
| 13 | Software Developers | $135,690 | 110 | |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $135,140 | 120 | |
| 15 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $133,610 | 410 | |
| 16 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $133,480 | 90 | |
| 17 | Physician Assistants | $130,970 | 70 | |
| 18 | Dentists, General | $129,780 | 40 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $129,330 | 180 | |
| 20 | Marketing Managers | $126,770 | 70 | |
| 21 | Veterinarians | $123,330 | 80 | |
| 22 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $123,280 | 300 | |
| 23 | Purchasing Managers | $123,200 | 30 | |
| 24 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $120,790 | 60 | |
| 25 | General and Operations Managers | $114,140 | 1,420 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,480 | $37,910 |
| Cashiers | 1,730 | $35,120 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,680 | $35,940 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,610 | $34,390 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,530 | $37,300 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,420 | $114,140 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,260 | $38,190 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,120 | $100,380 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,050 | $44,060 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,020 | $36,530 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,010 | 40 |
| School Bus Monitors | $34,010 | 60 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,010 | 210 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,010 | 120 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $34,010 | 80 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $34,010 | 200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,390 | 1,610 |
| Bakers | $34,620 | 110 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $34,870 | 90 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,880 | 110 |
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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