SOC 27-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Producers and Directors — Norwich
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT · 4 metro areas compared
In Norwich, CT the median wage is $72,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Norwich, CT the median wage is $72,280. That is 20.0% lower than the national median of $90,360. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $53,100 and $89,620. The lowest tenth earn under $40,250, while the highest tenth earn more than $116,530.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Waterbury leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $102,340. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 160th of 342 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,250 | −55.5% |
| 25th | $53,100 | −41.2% |
| Median (50th) | $72,280 | −20.0% |
| 75th | $89,620 | −0.8% |
| 90th | $116,530 | +29.0% |
| Mean | $78,800 | −12.8% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterbury | $102,340 | 860 | |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $100,060 | 620 | |
| 3 | New Haven | $77,790 | 130 | |
| 4 | Hartford | $71,030 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Norwich run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $72,280 buys what $69,768 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 22.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,768US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,280 a year, 20.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,250 to $116,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Waterbury, at $102,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Producers and Directors in Norwich, CT?
The median annual wage is $72,280, or $34.75 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 $90,360, so pay in Norwich, CT is 20.0% 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 Norwich, CT earns more than $116,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,250 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 Waterbury, at $102,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Norwich, CT. 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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