Highest-Paying Jobs in Connecticut (2025)
Ranking 147 occupations by median salary in Connecticut · Source: BLS OES & H-1B filings
Avg. Median Salary (CT)
$113,904
+11.9% vs national avg
National Median
$101,797
across all states
Total Employed
880K+
workers tracked in Connecticut
Top 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in Connecticut
Occupations in Connecticut ranked by median annual salary (2025 BLS OES data).
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary | vs National | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologist | $488,940 | -0.0% | 320 |
| 2 | Anesthesiologist | $481,820 | +20.6% | — |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine Physician | $418,940 | +18.4% | 470 |
| 4 | Psychiatrist | $326,670 | +26.8% | 560 |
| 5 | Chief Executive Officer | $295,120 | +38.8% | 2K |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetist | $236,960 | -3.4% | 480 |
| 7 | Pediatrician | $216,830 | +0.6% | 1K |
| 8 | Podiatrist | $212,760 | +19.3% | 170 |
| 9 | Internal Medicine Physician | $208,000 | -20.1% | 980 |
| 10 | Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $200,580 | -34.7% | 330 |
| 11 | Airline Pilot | $199,870 | -6.8% | 80 |
| 12 | Radiologist | $191,990 | -48.9% | — |
| 13 | Physicist | $180,300 | +17.3% | 60 |
| 14 | Engineering Manager | $175,490 | +5.7% | 5K |
| 15 | Financial Manager | $174,830 | +16.0% | 20K |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $171,750 | +5.4% | 11K |
| 17 | Marketing Manager | $169,240 | +15.6% | 6K |
| 18 | Actuary | $166,800 | +33.7% | 1K |
| 19 | Human Resources Manager | $165,930 | +19.8% | 3K |
| 20 | Family Medicine Physician | $163,930 | -36.4% | 790 |
| 21 | Lawyer | $163,600 | +21.4% | 8K |
| 22 | Sales Manager | $162,110 | +16.3% | 9K |
| 23 | Surgeon | $161,680 | -57.2% | 440 |
| 24 | Dentist | $160,440 | -8.7% | 2K |
| 25 | Public Relations Manager | $154,210 | +19.2% | 890 |
Healthcare
Cardiologist
320 employed
$488,940
-0.0% vs national
Anesthesiologist
$481,820
+20.6% vs national
Emergency Medicine Physician
470 employed
$418,940
+18.4% vs national
Psychiatrist
560 employed
$326,670
+26.8% vs national
Nurse Anesthetist
480 employed
$236,960
-3.4% vs national
Pediatrician
1K employed
$216,830
+0.6% vs national
Podiatrist
170 employed
$212,760
+19.3% vs national
Internal Medicine Physician
980 employed
$208,000
-20.1% vs national
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
330 employed
$200,580
-34.7% vs national
Radiologist
$191,990
-48.9% vs national
Family Medicine Physician
790 employed
$163,930
-36.4% vs national
Surgeon
440 employed
$161,680
-57.2% vs national
Dentist
2K employed
$160,440
-8.7% vs national
Optometrist
490 employed
$150,340
+10.5% vs national
Pharmacist
3K employed
$141,290
-1.1% vs national
Physician Assistant
4K employed
$139,860
+2.8% vs national
Nurse Practitioner
4K employed
$138,470
+3.5% vs national
Nurse Midwife
150 employed
$130,790
-1.5% vs national
Medical and Health Services Manager
8K employed
$130,790
+8.7% vs national
Veterinarian
950 employed
$126,190
+1.0% vs national
Physical Therapist
4K employed
$104,360
+2.7% vs national
Registered Nurse
40K employed
$102,740
+9.2% vs national
Occupational Therapist
3K employed
$102,440
+3.7% vs national
Dental Hygienist
3K employed
$100,690
+3.9% vs national
Speech-Language Pathologist
2K employed
$100,110
+9.6% vs national
Radiologic Technologist
3K employed
$91,970
+13.2% vs national
Respiratory Therapist
1K employed
$85,230
+1.6% vs national
Dietitian and Nutritionist
860 employed
$80,600
+9.7% vs national
Social Worker
2K employed
$78,640
+37.6% vs national
Licensed Practical Nurse
9K employed
$73,690
+10.4% vs national
Mental Health Counselor
8K employed
$63,590
+7.1% vs national
Dental Assistant
4K employed
$56,850
+15.8% vs national
Rehabilitation Counselor
2K employed
$56,340
+17.0% vs national
Medical Assistant
10K employed
$47,430
+6.3% vs national
Pharmacy Technician
5K employed
$47,050
+3.6% vs national
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
21K employed
$44,790
+7.1% vs national
Home Health and Personal Care Aide
50K employed
$38,990
+11.6% vs national
Management
Chief Executive Officer
2K employed
$295,120
+38.8% vs national
Marketing Manager
6K employed
$169,240
+15.6% vs national
Human Resources Manager
3K employed
$165,930
+19.8% vs national
Sales Manager
9K employed
$162,110
+16.3% vs national
Public Relations Manager
890 employed
$154,210
+19.2% vs national
Training and Development Manager
630 employed
$145,070
+16.2% vs national
Purchasing Manager
1K employed
$138,680
-0.8% vs national
General and Operations Manager
39K employed
$137,220
+26.9% vs national
Industrial Production Manager
3K employed
$134,780
+8.3% vs national
Construction Manager
4K employed
$125,190
+9.6% vs national
Administrative Services Manager
3K employed
$120,200
+6.0% vs national
Project Management Specialist
8K employed
$105,240
+6.6% vs national
Management Analyst
8K employed
$104,960
+7.4% vs national
Human Resources Specialist
9K employed
$82,890
+14.1% vs national
Property and Real Estate Manager
3K employed
$73,940
+8.1% vs national
Skilled Trades
Airline Pilot
80 employed
$199,870
-6.8% vs national
Construction Supervisor
7K employed
$92,260
+11.2% vs national
Electrician
8K employed
$77,540
+11.9% vs national
Plumber
5K employed
$77,280
+12.7% vs national
Automotive Service Technician
7K employed
$60,220
+15.4% vs national
Construction Laborer
7K employed
$58,290
+18.2% vs national
Maintenance and Repair Worker
12K employed
$57,620
+13.8% vs national
Science
Physicist
60 employed
$180,300
+17.3% vs national
Biochemist and Biophysicist
540 employed
$132,670
+33.7% vs national
Medical Scientist
2K employed
$116,990
+26.8% vs national
Urban and Regional Planner
350 employed
$99,880
+19.2% vs national
Chemist
1K employed
$98,140
+6.7% vs national
Environmental Scientist
620 employed
$82,070
+2.5% vs national
Geoscientist
$61,810
-31.8% vs national
Engineering
Engineering Manager
5K employed
$175,490
+5.7% vs national
Aerospace Engineer
1K employed
$129,500
-0.5% vs national
Materials Engineer
420 employed
$122,300
+12.3% vs national
Environmental Engineer
450 employed
$114,710
+10.2% vs national
Mechanical Engineer
5K employed
$105,090
-0.3% vs national
Industrial Engineer
6K employed
$104,160
-2.2% vs national
Electrical Engineer
3K employed
$104,160
-9.0% vs national
Biomedical Engineer
300 employed
$103,500
+0.0% vs national
Civil Engineer
4K employed
$103,150
+4.0% vs national
Chemical Engineer
410 employed
$102,270
-11.6% vs national
Finance
Financial Manager
20K employed
$174,830
+16.0% vs national
Actuary
1K employed
$166,800
+33.7% vs national
Personal Financial Advisor
$129,720
+30.9% vs national
Financial Examiner
$120,530
+35.0% vs national
Financial Analyst
$109,500
+12.7% vs national
Economist
210 employed
$101,400
-8.9% vs national
Securities Sales Agent
6K employed
$98,560
+35.8% vs national
Credit Analyst
560 employed
$98,230
+20.3% vs national
Accountant
17K employed
$97,550
+18.1% vs national
Loan Officer
2K employed
$95,730
+25.4% vs national
Budget Analyst
970 employed
$95,440
+8.0% vs national
Compliance Officer
4K employed
$91,810
+16.3% vs national
Insurance Sales Agent
5K employed
$74,840
+17.9% vs national
Technology
Computer and Information Systems Manager
11K employed
$171,750
+5.4% vs national
Database Administrator
1K employed
$144,460
+9.0% vs national
Computer Network Architect
2K employed
$143,890
+13.8% vs national
Software Developer
14K employed
$134,120
+5.3% vs national
Computer Programmer
2K employed
$133,820
+39.4% vs national
Computer and Information Research Scientist
$131,650
-1.0% vs national
Information Security Analyst
1K employed
$130,570
+11.6% vs national
Software Engineer
3K employed
$127,720
+19.7% vs national
Data Scientist
2K employed
$126,340
+17.8% vs national
Computer Systems Analyst
5K employed
$109,600
+5.3% vs national
Network Administrator
2K employed
$105,880
+13.0% vs national
Statistician
490 employed
$102,860
+4.3% vs national
Operations Research Analyst
950 employed
$96,700
+8.4% vs national
Web and Digital Interface Designer
1K employed
$94,660
+10.2% vs national
Web Developer
750 employed
$85,930
-0.4% vs national
Computer Network Support Specialist
850 employed
$81,890
+11.7% vs national
Computer User Support Specialist
9K employed
$70,210
+15.5% vs national
Legal
Business & Operations
Real Estate Broker
$105,800
+51.0% vs national
Writer and Author
480 employed
$98,460
+39.2% vs national
Editor
1K employed
$85,950
+28.9% vs national
Logistician
2K employed
$85,450
+2.4% vs national
Public Relations Specialist
2K employed
$84,990
+22.4% vs national
Purchasing Agent
6K employed
$83,030
+8.0% vs national
Training and Development Specialist
4K employed
$78,080
+13.7% vs national
Market Research Analyst
10K employed
$77,740
+6.7% vs national
Real Estate Sales Agent
$46,770
-20.7% vs national
Education
Instructional Coordinator
2K employed
$96,170
+26.1% vs national
Middle School Teacher
8K employed
$93,610
+36.5% vs national
Kindergarten Teacher
1K employed
$90,030
+40.3% vs national
Secondary School Teacher
15K employed
$80,970
+15.0% vs national
Elementary School Teacher
16K employed
$80,600
+18.2% vs national
Librarian
3K employed
$79,210
+17.4% vs national
School Counselor
3K employed
$73,910
+13.8% vs national
Tutor
5K employed
$55,240
+23.8% vs national
Creative
Producer and Director
2K employed
$88,260
+24.8% vs national
Commercial and Industrial Designer
160 employed
$81,300
-0.7% vs national
Graphic Designer
2K employed
$72,700
+19.9% vs national
Art Director
1K employed
$71,900
-24.3% vs national
Interior Designer
630 employed
$67,330
+2.2% vs national
Audio and Video Technician
820 employed
$62,120
+14.4% vs national