Average Salary in Connecticut
What workers in Connecticut earn: mean and median wages, monthly and hourly pay, the full wage distribution, household income and cost-of-living context. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025.
- Mean annual wage$77,420Rank #8 of 51 · US $69,770
- Median annual wage$59,690Rank #6 of 51 · US $50,980
- Mean hourly wage$37.22Median $28.70/hour
- Median monthly pay$4,974Mean $6,452/month
- Median household income$96,049ACS 2024 · rank #11
- Price level (RPP)103.6US = 100 · BEA 2024
What is the average salary in Connecticut?
The average (mean) annual wage across all occupations in Connecticut is $77,420, and the median annual wage is $59,690, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2025 OEWS estimates. The mean is 11.0% above the national mean of $69,770; the median is 17.1% above the national median of $50,980. Connecticut ranks #8 of the 50 states and DC for mean wage and #6 for median wage.
The mean is $17,730 (30%) higher than the median. That gap is normal: a minority of very high earners pulls the average up, so the median is the better guide to what a typical worker in Connecticut earns. Why mean and median differ →
The estimates cover 1,696,170 wage and salary jobs in Connecticut (self-employed workers are not included).
Monthly, weekly and hourly pay in Connecticut
Gross pay before taxes. Monthly = annual ÷ 12, bi-weekly = annual ÷ 26, weekly = annual ÷ 52. Hourly figures are published by BLS.
| Pay period | Mean (average) | Median (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | $77,420 | $59,690 |
| Monthly | $6,452 | $4,974 |
| Bi-weekly paycheck | $2,978 | $2,296 |
| Weekly | $1,489 | $1,148 |
| Hourly | $37.22 | $28.70 |
Estimate take-home pay on the Connecticut median wage (2026 tax year) →
What is a good salary in Connecticut?
“Good” depends on your household and where in the state you live, but the wage distribution shows where a salary stands relative to other workers in Connecticut:
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,450 | $2,954 | 90% of workers earn more |
| 25th | $40,390 | $3,366 | 75% earn more |
| 50th (median) | $59,690 | $4,974 | half earn more, half less |
| 75th | $95,110 | $7,926 | top 25% earn more than this |
| 90th | $135,790 | $11,316 | top 10% earn more than this |
In practice, a salary above $59,690 beats more than half of Connecticut workers, about $95,110 puts you in the top quarter, and $135,790 or more puts you in the top 10%. These are individual wages, not household income. Compare percentiles across states →
Household income and earnings in Connecticut
| Measure (ACS 2024) | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,049 | $81,604 |
| Median family income | $122,804 | $101,265 |
| Per-capita income | $56,190 | $45,256 |
| Median earnings, all workers with earnings | $52,631 | $46,949 |
| Median earnings, men working full-time year-round | $79,701 | $66,965 |
| Median earnings, women working full-time year-round | $66,096 | $55,678 |
Household income adds up the income of everyone in a household — often two earners, plus Social Security, investment and self-employment income — so it is higher than any per-worker wage figure. Women working full-time year-round in Connecticut have median earnings equal to 83% of men’s. Household income in every state →
Salary vs. cost of living in Connecticut
Prices in Connecticut are about 3.6% above the national average (BEA regional price parity 103.6; housing 117.0). Adjusted for that, the median wage of $59,690 is worth $57,616 at national-average prices (rank #8), and the mean wage is worth $74,730 (rank #6). Cost-of-living adjusted ranking →
Connecticut taxes wage income, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures above by federal tax, FICA and state income tax.
Connecticut vs. neighboring states
| State | Mean wage | Median wage | RPP | Adjusted median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $77,420 | $59,690 | 103.6 | $57,616 |
| Massachusetts | $85,610 | $63,590 | 105.8 | $60,104 |
| New York | $82,460 | $59,670 | 107.9 | $55,301 |
| Rhode Island | $71,900 | $56,780 | 102.3 | $55,503 |
Highest-paying occupations in Connecticut
Detailed occupations with at least 300 jobs in the state, ranked by mean annual wage. “$239,200+” means BLS reports only that the wage is at or above that level.
| Occupation | Mean wage | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | $416,360 | $488,940 | 320 |
| Chief Executives | $376,840 | $295,120 | 1,660 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $364,450 | $418,940 | 470 |
| Psychiatrists | $292,660 | $326,670 | 560 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $250,120 | $161,680 | 440 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $250,000 | $200,580 | 330 |
| Physicians, All Other | $243,750 | $214,990 | 4,700 |
| Commercial Pilots | $231,650 | $232,160 | 460 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $225,810 | $236,960 | 480 |
| Pediatricians, General | $220,010 | $216,830 | 1,310 |
Most common jobs in Connecticut and what they pay
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 49,510 | $38,990 | $18.75 |
| Retail Salespersons | 42,410 | $36,490 | $17.54 |
| Registered Nurses | 40,110 | $102,740 | $49.39 |
| General and Operations Managers | 39,070 | $137,220 | $65.97 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 35,720 | $35,380 | $17.01 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 35,490 | $40,590 | $19.51 |
| Cashiers | 30,920 | $35,550 | $17.09 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 28,740 | $37,960 | $18.25 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 24,490 | $48,090 | $23.12 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 24,420 | $78,200 | $37.59 |
The largest occupation in Connecticut is home health and personal care aides, with 49,510 jobs and a median wage of $38,990. Many of the most common jobs pay well below the state median, which is one reason the overall median sits far below the mean.
Salaries for 54 common occupations in Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Connecticut?
The average (mean) annual wage in Connecticut is $77,420, or $37.22 per hour, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates. The median wage — what a typical worker earns — is $59,690 a year ($28.70 per hour).
What is the average monthly salary in Connecticut?
Dividing the annual figures by 12, the mean wage in Connecticut works out to about $6,452 per month and the median wage to about $4,974 per month, before taxes.
What is considered a good salary in Connecticut?
Earning more than the median of $59,690 puts you above half of all workers in Connecticut. A salary of $95,110 or more is in the top 25%, and $135,790 or more is in the top 10% of wage earners in the state.
What is the median household income in Connecticut?
Median household income in Connecticut was $96,049 in the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey, compared with $81,604 nationally. Household income combines all earners and income sources in a home.
Does Connecticut have a state income tax on wages?
Yes. Connecticut taxes wage income, so state income tax is deducted from paychecks in addition to federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.