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Highest paying jobs in Connecticut after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Connecticut, cardiologist pays most: $488,940 a year, and a single filer keeps about $298,938 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Connecticut tax.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Connecticut paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Connecticut?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Connecticut after tax
RankJobMedian payTake-home
1 Cardiologist $488,940 $298,938
2 Anesthesiologist $481,820 $294,969
3 Orthodontist $478,680 $293,218
4 Emergency Medicine Physician $418,940 $259,913
5 Psychiatrist $326,670 $208,833
6 Neurologist $320,680 $205,583
7 Chief Executive $295,120 $191,784
8 Nurse Anesthetist $236,960 $159,326
9 Commercial Pilot $232,160 $156,577
10 Judge and Magistrate $217,760 $148,320
11 General Pediatrician $216,830 $147,696
12 Other Physician $214,990 $146,550
13 Podiatrist $212,760 $145,053
14 Natural Sciences Manager $210,670 $143,649
15 Internal Medicine Physician $208,000 $141,947
16 Obstetrician and Gynecologist $200,580 $137,054
17 Airline Pilot $199,870 $136,665
18 Compensation and Benefits Manager $197,970 $135,363
19 Radiologist $191,990 $131,264
20 Physicist $180,300 $123,532
21 Engineering Manager $175,490 $120,557
22 Financial Manager $174,830 $120,148
23 IT Manager $171,750 $118,243
24 Marketing Manager $169,240 $116,691
25 Actuary $166,800 $115,182

What does every job pay in Connecticut?

676 jobs.

Every job with a median in Connecticut: pay, take-home and people
JobMedian payTake-homePeople
Cardiologist $488,940 $298,938 320
Anesthesiologist $481,820 $294,969 –
Orthodontist $478,680 $293,218 –
Emergency Medicine Physician $418,940 $259,913 470
Psychiatrist $326,670 $208,833 560
Neurologist $320,680 $205,583 120
Chief Executive $295,120 $191,784 1,660
Nurse Anesthetist $236,960 $159,326 480
Commercial Pilot $232,160 $156,577 460
Judge and Magistrate $217,760 $148,320 230
General Pediatrician $216,830 $147,696 1,310
Other Physician $214,990 $146,550 4,700
Podiatrist $212,760 $145,053 170
Natural Sciences Manager $210,670 $143,649 1,190
Internal Medicine Physician $208,000 $141,947 980
Obstetrician and Gynecologist $200,580 $137,054 330
Airline Pilot $199,870 $136,665 80
Compensation and Benefits Manager $197,970 $135,363 480
Radiologist $191,990 $131,264 –
Physicist $180,300 $123,532 60
Engineering Manager $175,490 $120,557 4,970
Financial Manager $174,830 $120,148 20,040
IT Manager $171,750 $118,243 10,570
Marketing Manager $169,240 $116,691 5,800
Actuary $166,800 $115,182 1,380
Human Resources Manager $165,930 $114,644 3,020
Dermatologist $165,040 $114,093 –
Family Medicine Physician $163,930 $113,407 790
Lawyer $163,600 $113,203 8,420
Other Manager $162,690 $112,640 7,330
Sales Manager $162,110 $112,281 8,560
Other Surgeon $161,680 $112,015 440
General Dentist $160,440 $111,248 1,950
K-12 Education Administrator $156,240 $108,650 4,610
Economics Professor $155,950 $108,471 300
Public Relations Manager $154,210 $107,395 890
Optometrist $150,340 $105,001 490
Training and Development Manager $145,070 $101,767 630
Database Architect $144,460 $101,415 1,140
Computer Network Architect $143,890 $101,062 1,570
Pharmacist $141,290 $99,454 3,490
Air Traffic Controller $140,940 $99,237 –
Physician Assistant $139,860 $98,594 3,570
Purchasing Manager $138,680 $97,865 1,420
Nurse Practitioner $138,470 $97,735 3,750
General and Operations Manager $137,220 $96,962 39,070
Industrial Production Manager $134,780 $95,477 3,360
Software Developer $134,120 $95,069 13,660
Computer Programmer $133,820 $94,884 1,650
Biochemist and Biophysicist $132,670 $94,172 540
Computer Research Scientist $131,650 $93,542 –
Health Services Manager $130,790 $93,010 8,020
Nurse Midwive $130,790 $93,010 150
Information Security Analyst $130,570 $92,874 1,170
Materials Scientist $130,320 $92,719 50
Personal Financial Advisor $129,720 $92,373 –
Aerospace Engineer $129,500 $92,237 1,160
Advertising and Promotions Manager $129,280 $92,101 240
Other Computer Occupation $127,720 $91,136 3,100
Power Line Installer $126,850 $90,598 940
Other Dental Specialist $126,410 $90,326 50
Data Scientist $126,340 $90,282 1,760
Veterinarian $126,190 $90,190 950
Agricultural Sciences Professor $125,350 $89,670 80
Construction Manager $125,190 $89,571 3,620
Other Psychologist $125,020 $89,466 210
Engineering Professor $124,350 $89,076 640
Other Engineer $124,110 $88,928 2,430
Earth and Space Sciences Professor $123,770 $88,718 230
Sales Engineer $123,660 $88,650 760
College Administrator $123,190 $88,359 2,100
Architecture Professor $122,880 $88,167 –
Fundraising Manager $122,540 $87,957 900
Materials Engineer $122,300 $87,809 420
Financial Examiner $120,530 $86,688 –
Administrative Services Manager $120,200 $86,478 3,180
Other Treating Practitioner $119,970 $86,356 410
Ship Engineer $119,010 $85,743 50
Nuclear Medicine Technologist $117,150 $84,555 170
Medical Scientist $116,990 $84,453 2,410
Radiation Therapist $116,170 $83,930 110
Health and Safety Engineer $115,640 $83,591 270
Environmental Engineer $114,710 $83,022 450
Transportation and Distribution Manager $114,210 $82,703 2,410
Financial Risk Specialist $113,990 $82,563 660
Emergency Management Director $113,380 $82,173 180
Audiologist $113,180 $82,045 70
Anthropology Professor $112,860 $81,841 100
Physics Professor $112,410 $81,554 260
Other Biological Scientist $111,940 $81,254 170
Bailiff $111,890 $81,222 40
Facilities Manager $110,990 $80,647 2,650
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer $109,610 $79,791 210
Computer Systems Analyst $109,600 $79,785 4,800
Financial and Investment Analyst $109,500 $79,721 –
Police Supervisor $109,360 $79,631 2,240
Gas Plant Operator $109,060 $79,440 –
Database Administrator $108,270 $78,935 810
MRI Technologist $106,330 $77,697 450
Computer Science Professor $106,290 $77,671 390
Electronics Engineer $106,040 $77,512 1,130
Network and Systems Administrator $105,880 $77,409 2,170
Real Estate Broker $105,800 $77,358 –
Musician and Singer $105,560 $77,205 520
Geography Professor $105,470 $77,148 40
Project Management Specialist $105,240 $77,001 8,410
Mechanical Engineer $105,090 $76,905 4,600
Management Analyst $104,960 $76,847 8,000
Control and Valve Installer $104,690 $76,675 360
Physical Therapist $104,360 $76,464 4,060
Electrical Engineer $104,160 $76,336 2,930
Industrial Engineer $104,160 $76,336 6,020
Business Professor $103,750 $76,074 1,310
Other Artist and Related Worker $103,740 $76,068 –
Architect $103,540 $75,940 1,200
Biomedical Engineer $103,500 $75,915 300
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $103,230 $75,742 990
Civil Engineer $103,150 $75,691 4,370
Statistician $102,860 $75,506 490
Funeral Home Manager $102,810 $75,474 90
Registered Nurse $102,740 $75,429 40,110
Occupational Therapist $102,440 $75,238 3,150
Chemical Engineer $102,270 $75,129 410
History Professor $101,950 $74,925 300
Technical Writer $101,870 $74,874 770
Genetic Counselor $101,640 $74,727 50
Sociology Professor $101,490 $74,656 320
Economist $101,400 $74,599 210
Radio and Cell Tower Installer $100,890 $74,273 –
High School Vocational Teacher $100,810 $74,222 1,910
Dental Hygienist $100,690 $74,146 3,240
Insurance Underwriter $100,690 $74,146 2,010
School Psychologist $100,600 $74,088 1,140
Philosophy and Religion Professor $100,360 $73,935 350
Political Science Professor $100,230 $73,852 320
Speech-Language Pathologist $100,110 $73,775 2,390
Other Physical Scientist $99,990 $73,699 370
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor $99,900 $73,641 310
Urban and Regional Planner $99,880 $73,628 350
Construction Inspector $98,670 $72,849 1,430
Judicial Law Clerk $98,670 $72,849 270
Financial Services Sales Agent $98,560 $72,778 5,730
Firefighting Supervisor $98,500 $72,740 1,310
Writer and Author $98,460 $72,714 480
Credit Analyst $98,230 $72,566 560
Chemist $98,140 $72,508 1,170
Technical Sales Representative $98,000 $72,418 2,980
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent $97,880 $72,341 160
Software QA Analyst and Tester $97,740 $72,251 1,160
Accountant and Auditor $97,550 $72,128 16,770
Power Plant Operator $97,460 $72,071 250
Probation Officer $97,350 $72,000 1,200
English Professor $97,310 $71,974 940
Communications Professor $97,210 $71,910 280
Telecom Line Installer $97,140 $71,865 500
Aircraft Mechanic $96,830 $71,665 1,430
Operations Research Analyst $96,700 $71,581 950
Biological Science Professor $96,470 $71,458 870
Instructional Coordinator $96,170 $71,265 1,780
Occupational Safety Specialist $96,110 $71,227 1,090
Loan Officer $95,730 $70,982 2,220
Middle School Vocational Teacher $95,680 $70,950 120
Nursing Professor $95,500 $70,834 1,380
Budget Analyst $95,440 $70,796 970
Administrative Law Judge $95,310 $70,712 300
Detective $95,240 $70,667 940
Cardiovascular Technologist $94,940 $70,474 620
Stationary Engineer $94,870 $70,429 270
Web and Digital Interface Designer $94,660 $70,294 1,060
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor $94,050 $69,901 6,230
Middle School Teacher $93,610 $69,618 7,920
Middle School Special Education Teacher $92,900 $69,161 1,260
Construction Supervisor $92,260 $68,749 6,980
Radiologic Technologist $91,970 $68,563 3,230
Compliance Officer $91,810 $68,460 3,610
Transportation Inspector $91,520 $68,273 330
Anthropologist and Archeologist $91,420 $68,234 –
Kindergarten Teacher $90,030 $67,339 1,420
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser $89,740 $67,153 210
Correctional Officer Supervisor $89,160 $66,779 490
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent $89,140 $66,767 940
Claims Adjuster and Examiner $88,330 $66,245 3,190
Survey Researcher $88,320 $66,239 110
Producer and Director $88,260 $66,200 2,200
Preschool Special Education Teacher $87,960 $66,007 380
CNC Programmer $86,390 $65,022 500
Microbiologist $86,360 $65,003 180
Marriage and Family Therapist $86,250 $64,932 260
Property Appraiser and Assessor $86,050 $64,803 630
Editor $85,950 $64,739 1,050
Web Developer $85,930 $64,726 750
Forensic Science Technician $85,910 $64,713 120
Other Business Operations Specialist $85,530 $64,469 5,630
Logistician $85,450 $64,417 2,200
Respiratory Therapist $85,230 $64,276 1,370
Atmospheric and Space Scientist $85,110 $64,198 50
Mathematical Science Professor $85,020 $64,140 820
Public Relations Specialist $84,990 $64,121 1,910
Forester $84,820 $64,012 60
Psychology Professor $84,500 $63,806 920
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist $84,100 $63,548 150
Epidemiologist $83,670 $63,272 160
Film and Video Editor $83,550 $63,194 600
Production Supervisor $83,150 $62,937 9,150
Compensation and Benefits Specialist $83,100 $62,905 1,140
Buyer and Purchasing Agent $83,030 $62,860 5,530
Elementary Special Education Teacher $82,950 $62,808 2,810
Human Resources Specialist $82,890 $62,770 9,010
Mechanical Engineering Technician $82,660 $62,622 350
Executive Assistant $82,520 $62,532 6,490
Police Officer $82,170 $62,306 6,500
Environmental Scientist $82,070 $62,242 620
Network Support Specialist $81,890 $62,126 850
Electro-Mechanical Technician $81,860 $62,107 140
High School Special Education Teacher $81,710 $62,010 1,920
Fashion Designer $81,510 $61,882 50
Talent and Sports Agent $81,470 $61,881 170
Electrical Engineering Technician $81,390 $61,829 1,190
Crane and Tower Operator $81,360 $61,810 220
Commercial and Industrial Designer $81,300 $61,772 160
Cost Estimator $81,030 $61,598 2,350
High School Teacher $80,970 $61,559 14,800
Foreign Language Professor $80,630 $61,340 340
Education Professor $80,620 $61,334 900
Dietitian and Nutritionist $80,600 $61,321 860
Elementary School Teacher $80,600 $61,321 16,330
Fire Inspector and Investigator $80,490 $61,250 420
Boilermaker $80,360 $61,167 50
Social Work Professor $79,960 $60,909 150
Healthcare Social Worker $79,900 $60,871 1,650
Surgical Technologist $79,890 $60,864 1,220
Archivist $79,790 $60,800 160
Labor Relations Specialist $79,620 $60,690 1,240
Chiropractor $79,560 $60,652 240
Aerospace Engineering Technician $79,410 $60,555 70
Milling Machine Operator $79,300 $60,485 150
Librarian $79,210 $60,427 2,550
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor $79,200 $60,420 190
Other Healthcare Technical Worker $78,980 $60,279 420
Child and Family Social Worker $78,970 $60,272 5,230
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor $78,950 $60,259 1,430
Chemistry Professor $78,820 $60,176 350
Water Treatment Plant Operator $78,820 $60,176 980
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor $78,770 $60,143 50
Construction Equipment Operator $78,750 $60,131 2,860
Sheet Metal Worker $78,750 $60,131 1,480
Mental Health Social Worker $78,640 $60,060 1,540
Aircraft Assembler $78,630 $60,053 500
Art, Drama, and Music Professor $78,600 $60,034 1,430
Other Professor $78,220 $59,790 1,940
Office Supervisor $78,200 $59,777 24,420
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic $78,190 $59,770 1,080
Flight Attendant $78,180 $59,764 250
Training and Development Specialist $78,080 $59,699 3,650
Entertainment and Recreation Manager $78,010 $59,654 130
Food Service Manager $77,990 $59,642 1,520
Market Research Analyst $77,740 $59,481 9,930
Fundraiser $77,730 $59,474 1,350
Firefighter $77,630 $59,410 2,970
Electrician $77,540 $59,352 7,710
Tool and Die Maker $77,540 $59,352 1,880
Paramedic $77,480 $59,313 1,000
Paving Equipment Operator $77,480 $59,313 –
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist $77,300 $59,198 110
Industrial Electronics Repairer $77,290 $59,191 430
Plumber $77,280 $59,185 5,410
Music Director and Composer $77,070 $59,050 120
Orthotist and Prosthetist $77,030 $59,024 –
Lodging Manager $76,940 $58,966 210
Services Sales Representative $76,940 $58,966 11,420
Millwright $76,810 $58,882 110
Surveyor $76,730 $58,831 430
Landscape Architect $76,680 $58,799 270
HVAC Technician $76,610 $58,754 3,800
Curator $76,510 $58,689 190
Architectural and Civil Drafter $76,290 $58,573 810
Other Precision Instrument Repairer $76,230 $58,534 160
Health Information Technologist $76,140 $58,476 180
Statistical Assistant $76,140 $58,476 160
Physical Therapist Assistant $75,880 $58,309 980
Ship Captain and Mate $75,810 $58,264 380
Wholesale Sales Representative $75,570 $58,109 9,870
Social and Community Service Manager $75,520 $58,077 4,350
Security and Fire Alarm Installer $75,410 $58,006 540
Brokerage Clerk $75,330 $57,955 420
Dispensing Optician $75,300 $57,936 610
Telecom Equipment Installer $75,200 $57,871 1,910
Private Detective and Investigator $75,010 $57,749 400
Audiovisual Equipment Installer $74,890 $57,672 –
Other Engineering Technician $74,870 $57,659 1,300
Insurance Sales Agent $74,840 $57,640 5,230
Hearing Aid Specialist $74,520 $57,434 110
Property and Real Estate Manager $73,940 $57,060 2,760
Other Social Sciences Professor $73,930 $57,054 110
School and Career Counselor $73,910 $57,041 3,370
Conservation Scientist $73,860 $57,009 140
Ambulance Driver and Attendant $73,730 $56,925 280
Licensed Practical Nurse $73,690 $56,900 8,540
Civil Engineering Technician $73,430 $56,732 330
Other Media Equipment Worker $73,400 $56,713 40
Criminal Justice Professor $73,090 $56,513 200
Sound Engineering Technician $72,800 $56,327 60
Occupational Therapy Assistant $72,780 $56,314 820
Graphic Designer $72,700 $56,262 1,930
Lighting Technician $72,450 $56,102 80
Adult Education and ESL Instructor $72,180 $55,928 410
Eligibility Interviewer $71,940 $55,773 1,250
Art Director $71,900 $55,748 1,160
Pump Operator $71,890 $55,741 30
Medical Equipment Repairer $71,220 $55,335 1,060
Fine Artist $71,210 $55,329 100
IT Support Specialist $70,210 $54,685 9,300
Event Planner $70,010 $54,556 1,450
Athletic Trainer $69,960 $54,524 290
Industrial Machinery Mechanic $69,950 $54,518 2,360
Jeweler $69,800 $54,421 140
Locksmith and Safe Repairer $69,280 $54,087 120
Industrial Engineering Technician $69,260 $54,074 670
Other Social Worker $69,080 $53,958 460
Other Plant and System Operator $68,950 $53,874 100
Mechanical Drafter $68,830 $53,797 450
Interpreter and Translator $68,340 $53,482 280
Occupational Safety Technician $68,310 $53,462 130
Brickmason and Blockmason $67,960 $53,237 480
Soil and Plant Scientist $67,630 $53,025 200
Surgical Assistant $67,580 $52,993 320
Rigger $67,560 $52,980 350
Interior Designer $67,330 $52,832 630
Diesel Mechanic $67,300 $52,813 2,860
Electrical and Electronics Drafter $66,980 $52,607 430
Health Education Specialist $66,870 $52,536 400
Historian $66,770 $52,471 40
Other Science Technician $66,710 $52,433 320
Other Drafter $66,620 $52,375 140
Legal Secretary $66,220 $52,115 1,090
Environmental Science Technician $66,120 $52,040 –
Other Sales and Related Worker $65,740 $51,758 490
Earth Driller $65,710 $51,735 140
Surface Mining Machine Operator $65,710 $51,735 280
Camera Operator $65,630 $51,676 170
Transportation Supervisor $65,440 $51,535 5,870
Fish and Game Warden $65,400 $51,505 90
Clinical Lab Technologist $65,310 $51,438 3,670
Welder $64,880 $51,118 1,790
Highway Maintenance Worker $64,870 $51,111 2,130
Correctional Officer $64,750 $51,022 3,780
Chef and Head Cook $64,310 $50,723 3,080
Utilities Meter Reader $64,180 $50,626 140
Carpenter $64,060 $50,537 5,160
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer $63,970 $50,498 180
Auto Glass Installer $63,880 $50,431 80
Glazier $63,840 $50,401 690
Paralegal and Legal Assistant $63,820 $50,386 5,210
Taper $63,600 $50,223 80
Mental Health Counselor $63,590 $50,215 7,540
Motorboat Mechanic $63,480 $50,161 560
Clergy $63,470 $50,154 900
Calibration Technician $63,420 $50,116 120
Machinery Maintenance Worker $63,250 $49,990 410
Production and Planning Clerk $63,240 $49,982 4,090
Recreational Therapist $63,240 $49,982 380
Tile and Stone Setter $63,150 $49,915 230
Title Examiner $62,940 $49,786 90
Landscaping Supervisor $62,740 $49,637 1,860
Exercise Physiologist $62,510 $49,466 100
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician $62,410 $49,418 170
Public Safety Telecommunicator $62,410 $49,418 1,820
Structural Iron and Steel Worker $62,400 $49,411 330
Home Appliance Repairer $62,380 $49,396 380
Biological Technician $62,360 $49,381 650
Other Teacher $62,270 $49,314 1,610
Massage Therapist $62,260 $49,307 700
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk $62,200 $49,262 1,540
Machinist $62,130 $49,210 5,240
Postal Service Clerk $62,130 $49,210 860
Audio and Video Technician $62,120 $49,202 820
Roofer $62,070 $49,165 790
Museum Technician and Conservator $62,030 $49,135 280
Advertising Sales Agent $61,820 $49,005 740
Geoscientist $61,810 $48,998 –
News Reporter and Journalist $61,620 $48,856 470
Fitness Trainer and Instructor $61,580 $48,826 2,850
Other Special Education Teacher $61,480 $48,801 1,400
School Bus Driver $61,520 $48,781 7,970
Engine and Other Machine Assembler $61,320 $48,682 170
Correspondence Clerk $61,310 $48,674 70
Computer and Office Machine Repairer $61,190 $48,585 380
Postal Service Mail Carrier $61,130 $48,540 4,510
Medical Records Specialist $60,940 $48,424 1,120
Septic Tank Servicer $60,700 $48,245 280
Set and Exhibit Designer $60,680 $48,230 70
Travel Agent $60,640 $48,200 650
Rolling Machine Operator $60,610 $48,177 150
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver $60,490 $48,113 15,740
Court and Municipal Clerk $60,480 $48,106 1,300
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer $60,480 $48,106 300
Auto Mechanic $60,220 $47,911 6,960
Social Science Research Assistant $60,110 $47,829 50
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver $60,100 $47,822 1,830
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk $59,970 $47,750 14,930
CNC Machine Operator $59,840 $47,653 2,740
Furniture Finisher $59,830 $47,645 90
Insurance Claims Clerk $59,760 $47,593 2,430
Preschool and Daycare Administrator $59,760 $47,593 1,290
Mortician and Funeral Director $59,710 $47,555 300
Commercial Diver $59,690 $47,540 120
Farming and Forestry Supervisor $59,460 $47,368 60
Vocational Instructor $59,420 $47,338 1,130
Court Reporter $59,390 $47,316 210
Mason Helper $59,080 $47,083 430
Loan Interviewer and Clerk $58,980 $47,009 970
Broadcast Technician $58,930 $46,971 700
Surveying and Mapping Technician $58,900 $46,949 380
Structural Metal Fabricator $58,760 $46,844 500
Farm Equipment Mechanic $58,690 $46,791 70
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher $58,640 $46,754 610
Chemical Equipment Operator $58,490 $46,642 860
Construction Painter $58,480 $46,634 2,230
Postal Mail Sorter $58,470 $46,627 1,020
Construction Laborer $58,290 $46,492 7,360
Auto Body Repairer $58,220 $46,439 1,850
Transportation Electronics Repairer $58,120 $46,364 60
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter $58,100 $46,349 740
Actor $58,053 $46,314 180
Bill and Account Collector $57,930 $46,222 900
General Maintenance Worker $57,620 $45,990 11,700
Chemical Technician $57,310 $45,758 510
Administrative Assistant $57,210 $45,683 22,650
Housekeeping Supervisor $57,200 $45,675 2,110
Animal Control Worker $57,130 $45,623 220
Quality Control Inspector $57,090 $45,593 7,460
New Accounts Clerk $57,080 $45,585 420
Library Technician $57,060 $45,570 930
Refinery Operator $56,880 $45,436 –
Dental Assistant $56,850 $45,413 3,840
Small Engine Mechanic $56,680 $45,286 560
Retail Sales Supervisor $56,510 $45,158 13,910
Rehabilitation Counselor $56,340 $45,054 2,410
Gambling Surveillance Officer $56,300 $45,024 180
Other Protective Service Supervisor $56,190 $44,941 300
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker $56,110 $44,881 2,490
Electrician Helper $56,020 $44,814 390
Security Supervisor $55,990 $44,792 700
Solar Photovoltaic Installer $55,590 $44,492 –
Psychiatric Technician $55,500 $44,425 1,040
Self-Enrichment Teacher $55,240 $44,230 5,080
Coach and Scout $54,790 $43,893 4,070
Credit Counselor $54,710 $43,833 100
Medical Appliance Technician $54,430 $43,623 130
Human Resources Assistant $54,130 $43,398 910
Recreation Supervisor $53,980 $43,286 1,820
Other Social Service Specialist $53,840 $43,181 1,520
Mixing Machine Operator $53,830 $43,174 260
Community Health Worker $53,560 $42,971 290
Other Media Worker $53,520 $42,941 260
Other Counselor $53,310 $42,784 60
Fence Erector $53,180 $42,687 300
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator $53,130 $42,649 200
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker $53,090 $42,619 50
Food Service Supervisor $52,940 $42,507 10,770
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner $52,940 $42,507 40
Coating and Painting Machine Operator $52,900 $42,477 1,550
Personal Service Supervisor $52,720 $42,342 1,740
Molder, Shaper, and Caster $52,520 $42,192 170
Billing and Posting Clerk $52,000 $41,803 4,170
Motorcycle Mechanic $51,970 $41,781 100
Other Education Worker $51,910 $41,736 260
Other Financial Clerk $51,830 $41,676 380
RV Service Technician $51,460 $41,399 30
Wood Sawing Machine Operator $51,150 $41,166 110
Other Health Technician $51,030 $41,076 1,240
Veterinary Technician $50,950 $41,017 1,690
Upholsterer $50,870 $40,957 210
Painting and Coating Worker $50,720 $40,844 50
Emergency Medical Technician $50,640 $40,784 2,190
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator $50,510 $40,687 60
Procurement Clerk $50,510 $40,687 710
Carpenter Helper $50,460 $40,650 200
Traffic Technician $50,400 $40,605 –
Separating Machine Operator $50,370 $40,582 310
Tutor $50,350 $40,567 3,230
Metal Extruding Machine Operator $50,230 $40,477 1,000
Vending Machine Repairer $50,120 $40,395 170
Photographer $49,790 $40,146 630
Food Science Technician $49,700 $40,078 –
Lathe Operator $49,380 $39,835 690
Miscellaneous Construction Worker $49,380 $39,835 500
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator $49,280 $39,759 50
Word Processor and Typist $49,250 $39,737 170
Carpet Installer $49,230 $39,721 40
Pest Control Worker $49,010 $39,555 880
Tree Trimmer and Pruner $48,930 $39,494 360
Prepress Technician and Worker $48,780 $39,380 430
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker $48,670 $39,297 230
Mechanical Door Repairer $48,630 $39,267 460
Tire Builder $48,630 $39,267 90
Grinding Machine Operator $48,590 $39,236 1,530
Insulation Worker $48,550 $39,206 300
Paper Goods Machine Operator $48,530 $39,191 650
Medical Secretary $48,500 $39,168 6,480
General Office Clerk $48,280 $39,001 23,190
Ophthalmic Medical Technician $48,270 $38,994 780
Medical Transcriptionist $48,190 $38,933 390
Customer Service Representative $48,090 $38,857 24,490
Interviewer $47,980 $38,774 1,210
Medical Equipment Preparer $47,980 $38,774 1,060
Dispatcher $47,960 $38,759 2,220
Welding Machine Operator $47,900 $38,713 590
Religious Education Director $47,850 $38,675 160
Print Binding and Finishing Worker $47,750 $38,600 490
Order Clerk $47,500 $38,410 710
Medical Assistant $47,430 $38,357 10,250
Foundry Mold and Coremaker $47,310 $38,266 110
Other Therapist $47,300 $38,258 510
Floor Layer $47,210 $38,190 110
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator $47,190 $38,175 3,780
Crematory Operator $47,160 $38,152 100
Textile Cutting Machine Operator $47,160 $38,152 50
Woodworking Machine Operator $47,140 $38,137 150
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker $47,090 $38,099 750
Pharmacy Technician $47,050 $38,069 5,200
Semiconductor Processing Technician $47,000 $38,031 50
Other Material Moving Worker $46,840 $37,910 80
Real Estate Sales Agent $46,770 $37,857 –
Other Information and Record Clerk $46,680 $37,788 890
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler $46,540 $37,682 370
Teller $46,320 $37,516 3,220
Cutting and Press Machine Operator $46,280 $37,485 2,030
Metal Molding Machine Operator $46,240 $37,455 1,100
Institution and Cafeteria Cook $46,120 $37,364 4,500
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator $46,090 $37,341 240
Motorboat Operator $45,970 $37,250 –
Phlebotomist $45,820 $37,137 1,630
Shipping and Receiving Clerk $45,810 $37,129 6,480
Animal Trainer $45,800 $37,121 290
Funeral Attendant $45,800 $37,121 520
Landscaper and Groundskeeper $45,740 $37,076 13,490
Preschool Teacher $45,740 $37,076 5,230
Printing Press Operator $45,670 $37,023 1,610
Bicycle Repairer $45,630 $36,993 330
Sailor and Marine Oiler $45,280 $36,727 400
Production Helper $45,260 $36,712 1,400
Telemarketer $45,200 $36,667 110
Miscellaneous Assembler $45,170 $36,644 10,850
Other Production Worker $45,140 $36,621 2,030
Forging Machine Operator $45,120 $36,606 110
Electrical and Electronic Assembler $45,080 $36,576 3,580
Etcher and Engraver $45,050 $36,553 140
Vehicle Electronics Installer $44,980 $36,500 90
Occupational Therapy Aide $44,840 $36,394 110
File Clerk $44,810 $36,371 350
Nursing Assistant $44,790 $36,356 21,380
Social and Human Service Assistant $44,730 $36,310 9,930
Psychiatric Aide $44,660 $36,257 520
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist $44,620 $36,227 4,090
Butcher and Meat Cutter $44,570 $36,189 1,210
Costume Attendant $44,550 $36,174 60
Other Healthcare Support Worker $44,550 $36,174 1,550
Cutting Machine Operator $44,530 $36,159 450
Light Truck Driver $44,500 $36,136 10,720
Parts Salesperson $44,400 $36,060 3,400
Maintenance and Repair Helper $44,370 $36,037 1,050
Heat Treating Equipment Operator $44,350 $36,022 320
Veterinary Assistant $44,250 $35,947 1,390
Parking Enforcement Worker $44,100 $35,833 70
Mail Clerk $43,970 $35,775 680
Textile Winding Machine Operator $44,020 $35,772 40
Skincare Specialist $43,680 $35,555 660
Hand Laborer and Material Mover $43,640 $35,525 23,970
Residential Advisor $43,620 $35,509 1,250
Painter and Plasterer Helper $43,070 $35,093 –
Multiple Machine Tool Operator $42,580 $34,762 2,150
Short Order Cook $42,450 $34,663 –
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer $42,410 $34,633 1,450
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher $42,220 $34,489 320
Dietetic Technician $42,040 $34,352 330
Crossing Guard and Flagger $41,950 $34,325 1,670
Food Roasting Machine Operator $41,720 $34,150 60
Automotive Service Attendant $41,600 $34,059 420
Barber $41,400 $33,908 330
Other Textile Worker $41,360 $33,877 60
Tax Preparer $41,130 $33,703 700
Drilling Machine Operator $41,080 $33,665 50
Freezing Equipment Operator $41,080 $33,665 70
Receptionist and Information Clerk $40,630 $33,365 14,980
Stocker and Order Filler $40,590 $33,334 35,490
Concierge $40,550 $33,304 400
Locker Room Attendant $40,260 $33,084 110
Other Metal and Plastic Worker $40,260 $33,084 350
Other Office Support Worker $40,210 $33,046 3,750
Tailor and Dressmaker $40,000 $32,928 210
Security Guard $39,920 $32,867 12,100
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener $39,710 $32,708 130
Umpire and Referee $39,530 $32,571 200
Counter and Rental Clerk $39,490 $32,541 3,060
Courier and Messenger $39,480 $32,533 650
Restaurant Cook $39,480 $32,533 14,830
Packaging Machine Operator $39,460 $32,518 1,540
Reservation and Ticket Agent $39,380 $32,458 510
Other Religious Worker $39,310 $32,404 150
Aircraft Service Attendant $39,230 $32,344 210
Floral Designer $39,220 $32,336 490
Cleaning Equipment Operator $39,140 $32,276 170
Food Batchmaker $39,110 $32,253 1,460
Library Assistant $39,100 $32,245 1,810
Home Health Aide $38,990 $32,202 49,510
Plumber Helper $38,930 $32,157 160
Food Cooking Machine Operator $38,880 $32,119 60
Bartender $38,780 $32,043 7,680
Data Entry Keyer $38,560 $31,876 1,290
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur $38,540 $31,861 3,410
Substitute Teacher $38,460 $31,801 5,950
Switchboard Operator $38,380 $31,740 180
Gambling Booth Cashier $38,350 $31,717 –
Other Gambling Service Worker $38,280 $31,664 –
Refuse and Recycling Collector $38,220 $31,619 810
Teaching Assistant $38,110 $31,535 19,740
Other Construction Helper $37,990 $31,485 170
Janitor $37,960 $31,462 28,740
Office Machine Operator $37,790 $31,333 –
Sewing Machine Operator $37,780 $31,326 480
Waiter and Waitress $37,770 $31,318 22,370
Orderly $37,550 $31,151 980
Other Protective Service Worker $37,480 $31,098 910
Photo Processing Worker $37,460 $31,083 80
Other Food Processing Worker $37,450 $31,076 –
Door-to-Door Sales Worker $37,440 $31,068 –
Other Motor Vehicle Operator $37,440 $31,068 450
Baggage Porter and Bellhop $37,420 $31,053 130
Animal Caretaker $37,310 $30,969 3,000
Plating Machine Operator $37,220 $30,901 620
Other Cook $37,190 $30,879 220
Hotel Desk Clerk $37,000 $30,775 1,490
Crop and Nursery Farmworker $36,950 $30,737 460
Machine Feeder and Offbearer $36,950 $30,737 120
Demonstrator and Product Promoter $36,890 $30,692 490
Driver/Sales Worker $36,730 $30,570 3,730
Childcare Worker $36,660 $30,517 12,020
Food Preparation Worker $36,650 $30,510 12,250
Recreation Worker $36,610 $30,479 5,000
Retail Salesperson $36,490 $30,388 42,410
Baker $36,460 $30,366 3,670
Pharmacy Aide $36,350 $30,282 490
Other Food Service Worker $36,320 $30,260 1,060
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker $36,310 $30,252 1,830
Slaughterer and Meat Packer $36,290 $30,237 70
Maid and Housekeeper $36,170 $30,146 6,680
Other Personal Care Worker $36,130 $30,116 480
Garment Presser $36,030 $30,040 740
Hand Cutter and Trimmer $35,970 $30,035 50
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol $35,960 $30,027 1,510
Nonrestaurant Food Server $35,950 $30,020 5,050
Hand Packer and Packager $35,890 $29,974 4,280
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment $35,870 $29,959 3,480
Physical Therapist Aide $35,770 $29,883 520
Tire Repairer and Changer $35,760 $29,876 740
Cashier $35,550 $29,716 30,920
Dishwasher $35,550 $29,716 7,340
Fast Food and Counter Worker $35,380 $29,588 35,720
School Bus Monitor $35,350 $29,565 1,520
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker $35,140 $29,406 90
Tour and Travel Guide $35,090 $29,368 220
Fast Food Cook $34,980 $29,325 3,630
Usher and Ticket Taker $34,940 $29,295 1,130
Amusement and Recreation Attendant $34,860 $29,234 2,440
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter $34,780 $29,173 –
Manicurist and Pedicurist $34,720 $29,128 4,490
Busser and Dining Room Attendant $34,540 $28,991 5,810
Sports Book Writer and Runner $34,420 $28,900 70
Parking Attendant $34,360 $28,855 2,240
Passenger Attendant $34,320 $28,825 110
Restaurant Host and Hostess $34,210 $28,741 3,670
Craft Artist $34,010 $28,590 70
Forest and Conservation Worker $34,010 $28,590 40
Other Transportation Worker $34,010 $28,590 140
Shampooer $34,010 $28,590 –

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Connecticut median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Connecticut paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Connecticut

What is the highest-paying job in Connecticut?

Cardiologist, with a median of $488,940 in Connecticut (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $298,938 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Connecticut tax.

What is the most common job in Connecticut?

Home Health Aide: about 49,510 people in Connecticut, with a median of $38,990.

How much do you take home on the median Connecticut salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Connecticut is $59,690 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $47,540 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Connecticut tax.

Which job pays more in Connecticut than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Connecticut, high school vocational teacher pays furthest above its US median: $100,810 here, 52% more than the national $66,270.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Connecticut. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.