SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — Connecticut
Connecticut · 5 metro areas compared
In Connecticut the median wage is $214,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Connecticut the median wage is $214,990. That is 19.2% lower than the national median of $265,930. Pay ranges from under $85,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $430,830 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $98,840 to $373,210.
Employment stands at 4,700, or 2.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Connecticut ranks number 46th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Norwich records the highest median at $377,580. Of the 674 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 12th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,910 | −67.7% |
| 25th | $98,840 | −62.8% |
| Median (50th) | $214,990 | −19.2% |
| 75th | $373,210 | +40.3% |
| 90th | $430,830 | +62.0% |
| Mean | $243,750 | −8.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwich | $377,580 | 130 | |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $367,050 | 830 | |
| 3 | Hartford | $222,820 | 1,410 | |
| 4 | New Haven | $98,840 | — | |
| 5 | Waterbury | $95,900 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $214,990 buys what $207,519 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 22.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$214,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$207,519US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $214,990 a year, 19.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $85,910 to $430,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,700 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 46th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Norwich, at $377,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, All Other in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $214,990, or $103.36 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $265,930, so pay in Connecticut is 19.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Connecticut earns more than $430,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $85,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Norwich, at $377,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,700 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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