May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Connecticut
Connecticut
674 occupations
Across 674 occupations with published wages in Connecticut, cardiologists record the highest median at $488,940 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Connecticut
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | $488,940 | 320 | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $481,820 | — | |
| 3 | Orthodontists | $478,680 | — | |
| 4 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $418,940 | 470 | |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | $326,670 | 560 | |
| 6 | Neurologists | $320,680 | 120 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $295,120 | 1,660 | |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | $236,960 | 480 | |
| 9 | Commercial Pilots | $232,160 | 460 | |
| 10 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $217,760 | 230 | |
| 11 | Pediatricians, General | $216,830 | 1,310 | |
| 12 | Physicians, All Other | $214,990 | 4,700 | |
| 13 | Podiatrists | $212,760 | 170 | |
| 14 | Natural Sciences Managers | $210,670 | 1,190 | |
| 15 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $208,000 | 980 | |
| 16 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $200,580 | 330 | |
| 17 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $199,870 | 80 | |
| 18 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $197,970 | 480 | |
| 19 | Radiologists | $191,990 | — | |
| 20 | Physicists | $180,300 | 60 | |
| 21 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $175,490 | 4,970 | |
| 22 | Financial Managers | $174,830 | 20,040 | |
| 23 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,750 | 10,570 | |
| 24 | Marketing Managers | $169,240 | 5,800 | |
| 25 | Actuaries | $166,800 | 1,380 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 49,510 | $38,990 |
| Retail Salespersons | 42,410 | $36,490 |
| Registered Nurses | 40,110 | $102,740 |
| General and Operations Managers | 39,070 | $137,220 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 35,720 | $35,380 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 35,490 | $40,590 |
| Cashiers | 30,920 | $35,550 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 28,740 | $37,960 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 24,490 | $48,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 24,420 | $78,200 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Craft Artists | $34,010 | 70 |
| Shampooers | $34,010 | — |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $34,010 | 40 |
| Transportation Workers, All Other | $34,010 | 140 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,210 | 3,670 |
| Passenger Attendants | $34,320 | 110 |
| Parking Attendants | $34,360 | 2,240 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $34,420 | 70 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,540 | 5,810 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,720 | 4,490 |
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.