May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Waterbury
Waterbury-Shelton, CT
387 occupations
Across 387 occupations with published wages in Waterbury, general internal medicine physicians record the highest median at $360,610 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Waterbury
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,360 | $37,690 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,860 | $34,850 |
| Cashiers | 3,450 | $35,100 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,430 | $37,890 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,370 | $130,900 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,310 | $35,360 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,230 | $39,990 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,050 | $101,690 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,350 | $46,570 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,330 | $50,460 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 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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