Updated May 2026 · BLS OEWS 2025 reference period
64 Highest Paying Jobs in Connecticut (2026)
The highest-paying job in Connecticut is Obstetrician/Gynecologist with a state-aggregated median salary of $222,613 as of 2026, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data weighted across the state's 2 BLS-tracked metros. Across all 64 occupations the average median is $118,925, with 44 occupations paying a six-figure ($100K+) median. Connecticut's average cost-of-living index is 125, so the average median equates to $95,140 of buying power in an average-cost U.S. metro.
The 64 occupations below are ranked by median wage across Connecticut — rolling up wage data across all metropolitan areas in the state. State-level rollups smooth over the substantial intra-state wage variation typical of larger states. For state-level wage comparisons, BLS OEWS state files aggregate across MSAs and non-MSA areas. The aggregation hides legitimate within-state differences: a job in Connecticut's primary metro often pays substantially more (and costs substantially more to live near) than the same job in smaller cities.
Use the per-metro pages for the geographic-specific view. The state-level ranking is most useful for comparing Connecticut to other states, not for comparing within-state options.
Top 10 Highest-Paying Jobs in Connecticut
Ranked by state-aggregated median (50th percentile) salary, employment-weighted across Connecticut's 2 BLS-tracked metros.
State median $222,613 · 210 jobs · top metro: Bridgeport ($338,950)
Obstetrician/Gynecologists in Connecticut earn $222,613 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Bridgeport) pays $338,950 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $215,106 · 840 jobs · top metro: Bridgeport ($220,030)
Pediatricians in Connecticut earn $215,106 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Bridgeport) pays $220,030 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $190,200 · 14,750 jobs · top metro: Bridgeport ($211,000)
Financial Managers in Connecticut earn $190,200 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Bridgeport) pays $211,000 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $183,640 · 7,100 jobs · top metro: Bridgeport ($201,440)
Computer and Information Systems Managers in Connecticut earn $183,640 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Bridgeport) pays $201,440 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $173,595 · 2,120 jobs · top metro: Bridgeport ($191,190)
Human Resources Managers in Connecticut earn $173,595 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Bridgeport) pays $191,190 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $166,443 · 4,010 jobs · top metro: Bridgeport ($169,240)
Marketing Managers in Connecticut earn $166,443 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Bridgeport) pays $169,240 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $165,421 · 5,980 jobs · top metro: Bridgeport ($180,610)
Lawyers in Connecticut earn $165,421 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Bridgeport) pays $180,610 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $164,779 · 5,270 jobs · top metro: Bridgeport ($169,300)
Sales Managers in Connecticut earn $164,779 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Bridgeport) pays $169,300 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $159,746 · 930 jobs · top metro: Bridgeport ($159,820)
Computer Network Architects in Connecticut earn $159,746 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Bridgeport) pays $159,820 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $156,225 · 1,320 jobs · top metro: Bridgeport ($180,440)
Dentists in Connecticut earn $156,225 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Bridgeport) pays $180,440 median, materially above the state aggregate.
Full Ranking: All 64 Tracked Occupations
| Rank | Role | Category | State Median | Top Metro | Top Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetrician/Gynecologist | Healthcare | $222,613 | Bridgeport | $338,950 | 210 |
| 2 | Pediatrician | Healthcare | $215,106 | Bridgeport | $220,030 | 840 |
| 3 | Financial Manager | Finance | $190,200 | Bridgeport | $211,000 | 14,750 |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | Technology | $183,640 | Bridgeport | $201,440 | 7,100 |
| 5 | Human Resources Manager | Management | $173,595 | Bridgeport | $191,190 | 2,120 |
| 6 | Marketing Manager | Management | $166,443 | Bridgeport | $169,240 | 4,010 |
| 7 | Lawyer | Legal | $165,421 | Bridgeport | $180,610 | 5,980 |
| 8 | Sales Manager | Management | $164,779 | Bridgeport | $169,300 | 5,270 |
| 9 | Computer Network Architect | Technology | $159,746 | Bridgeport | $159,820 | 930 |
| 10 | Dentist | Healthcare | $156,225 | Bridgeport | $180,440 | 1,320 |
| 11 | Family Medicine Physician | Healthcare | $152,972 | Bridgeport | $155,250 | 590 |
| 12 | Optometrist | Healthcare | $150,340 | Hartford | $150,340 | 190 |
| 13 | General and Operations Manager | Management | $143,149 | Hartford | $148,080 | 24,510 |
| 14 | Software Developer | Technology | $142,751 | Bridgeport | $162,650 | 9,100 |
| 15 | Pharmacist | Healthcare | $142,626 | Bridgeport | $157,440 | 1,840 |
| 16 | Computer Programmer | Technology | $141,920 | Hartford | $141,920 | 1,150 |
| 17 | Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $141,312 | Bridgeport | $145,400 | 2,400 |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $136,751 | Bridgeport | $139,330 | 2,210 |
| 19 | Personal Financial Advisor | Finance | $135,770 | Bridgeport | $135,770 | 2,500 |
| 20 | Data Scientist | Technology | $134,118 | Bridgeport | $141,760 | 1,130 |
| 21 | Medical and Health Services Manager | Healthcare | $132,714 | Bridgeport | $138,870 | 4,870 |
| 22 | Financial Analyst | Finance | $132,704 | Bridgeport | $158,310 | 4,500 |
| 23 | Software Quality Assurance Analyst | Technology | $131,650 | Hartford | $131,650 | 0 |
| 24 | Information Security Analyst | Technology | $129,089 | Hartford | $131,410 | 780 |
| 25 | Computer Occupations (Other) | Technology | $127,776 | Bridgeport | $140,750 | 1,820 |
| 26 | Veterinarian | Healthcare | $127,667 | Bridgeport | $129,940 | 590 |
| 27 | Business Professor (Postsecondary) | Education | $124,640 | Hartford | $124,640 | 380 |
| 28 | Engineers (Other) | Engineering | $120,972 | Bridgeport | $127,640 | 1,670 |
| 29 | Database Architect | Technology | $115,129 | Bridgeport | $125,760 | 510 |
| 30 | Financial Examiner | Finance | $114,860 | Bridgeport | $128,960 | 210 |
| 31 | Computer Systems Analyst | Technology | $114,680 | Bridgeport | $121,700 | 3,130 |
| 32 | Electrical Engineer | Engineering | $113,483 | Bridgeport | $128,960 | 1,420 |
| 33 | Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | $111,480 | Bridgeport | $125,780 | 2,340 |
| 34 | Network Architect | Technology | $110,042 | Bridgeport | $117,200 | 1,250 |
| 35 | Industrial Engineer | Engineering | $109,705 | Bridgeport | $123,540 | 4,040 |
| 36 | Management Analyst | Management | $108,449 | Bridgeport | $112,920 | 5,270 |
| 37 | Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $105,200 | Hartford | $105,230 | 2,400 |
| 38 | Civil Engineer | Engineering | $104,443 | Bridgeport | $107,870 | 2,980 |
| 39 | Architect | Engineering | $103,792 | Bridgeport | $105,140 | 840 |
| 40 | Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $103,048 | Bridgeport | $105,660 | 22,220 |
| 41 | Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $102,423 | Bridgeport | $105,240 | 1,890 |
| 42 | Speech-Language Pathologist | Healthcare | $101,459 | Hartford | $101,600 | 1,520 |
| 43 | Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $100,818 | Bridgeport | $103,390 | 2,020 |
| 44 | Writer/Author | Creative | $100,212 | Bridgeport | $103,060 | 290 |
| 45 | Statistician | Technology | $99,988 | Bridgeport | $107,680 | 300 |
| 46 | Accountant | Finance | $98,521 | Bridgeport | $102,020 | 11,780 |
| 47 | Software Quality Assurance Tester | Technology | $97,947 | Bridgeport | $102,090 | 730 |
| 48 | Operations Research Analyst | Technology | $96,085 | Bridgeport | $101,900 | 680 |
| 49 | Web Designer | Technology | $93,275 | Bridgeport | $93,550 | 0 |
| 50 | Loan Officer | Finance | $90,989 | Bridgeport | $103,850 | 1,480 |
| 51 | Elementary School Teacher | Education | $88,817 | Bridgeport | $98,600 | 9,570 |
| 52 | Web Developer | Technology | $86,992 | Bridgeport | $92,800 | 530 |
| 53 | Public Relations Specialist | Creative | $86,728 | Hartford | $87,830 | 1,160 |
| 54 | Computer Network Support Specialist | Technology | $83,516 | Bridgeport | $104,690 | 570 |
| 55 | Secondary School Teacher | Education | $81,808 | Bridgeport | $82,960 | 8,650 |
| 56 | Market Research Analyst | Management | $79,707 | Bridgeport | $81,030 | 6,540 |
| 57 | Electrician | Trades | $78,361 | Bridgeport | $79,560 | 4,500 |
| 58 | Plumber | Trades | $78,071 | Bridgeport | $79,700 | 2,850 |
| 59 | Graphic Designer | Creative | $77,048 | Bridgeport | $81,800 | 1,150 |
| 60 | Welder | Trades | $72,272 | Hartford | $75,040 | 880 |
| 61 | Clinical Laboratory Technologist | Healthcare | $66,628 | Bridgeport | $76,060 | 1,420 |
| 62 | Carpenter | Trades | $64,148 | Hartford | $64,770 | 2,760 |
| 63 | Paralegal | Legal | $64,078 | Hartford | $67,500 | 3,530 |
| 64 | Automotive Technician | Trades | $60,334 | Bridgeport | $62,440 | 3,620 |
Why These Roles Pay the Most in Connecticut
Connecticut's pay distribution reflects its mix of regional employers and industries, plus the local cost of living that affects nominal salary levels in the BLS data.
$Connecticut tracks $2 BLS-published metros covering approximately $217,790 workers across the $64 occupations on this page. State-aggregated medians are employment-weighted across metros, which is the right way to read "state pay" when BLS publishes by metro. The Obstetrician/Gynecologist top spot reflects Bridgeport pulling the upper end of the distribution; smaller metros in Connecticut typically pay 10–25% less for the same role.
Metro-by-Metro Detail
For salary data specific to one metro within Connecticut, see:
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest paying job in Connecticut is Obstetrician/Gynecologist with a state median salary of $222,613. The top-paying metro for this role is Bridgeport at $338,950 median. The role employs roughly 210 workers across Connecticut.
44 of the 64 BLS-tracked occupations in Connecticut have a state-aggregated median salary of $100,000 or higher. That places this state in the upper tier nationally for high-paying occupations.
Across 64 BLS-tracked occupations, the average median salary in Connecticut is $118,925. The figure is employment-weighted across 2 metros, so larger occupations and larger metros contribute proportionally more. Cost-of-living-adjusted to a national-average baseline, it equates to $95,140.
BLS OEWS publishes wage data by Metropolitan Statistical Area. For Connecticut, this page aggregates Hartford, Bridgeport. Some non-MSA areas (small towns, rural counties) are excluded from OEWS metro tables but covered in BLS state-level summaries; we use metro-level data to preserve the percentile granularity.
Every wage figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program at bls.gov/oes — public domain federal survey data covering about 1.2 million U.S. employers. State aggregates are computed by employment-weighting metro-level percentile wages across the BLS-tracked metros in Connecticut.
State aggregates are employment-weighted across the BLS-tracked metros in Connecticut, using OEWS 2025 data.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2026.