Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Connecticut, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 60 largest places in Connecticut, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | 149,153 | $58,685 | $1,450 | 8.9% | 23.4% |
| 2 | Stamford | 137,144 | $111,586 | $2,276 | 4.9% | 51.7% |
| 3 | New Haven | 134,349 | $56,851 | $1,488 | 8.4% | 38.9% |
| 4 | Hartford | 121,127 | $46,411 | $1,269 | 10.7% | 19.4% |
| 5 | Waterbury | 114,869 | $51,886 | $1,225 | 9.2% | 17.3% |
| 6 | Norwalk | 92,187 | $107,616 | $2,073 | 5.2% | 44.8% |
| 7 | Danbury | 87,263 | $83,393 | $1,846 | 6.5% | 34.0% |
| 8 | New Britain | 74,223 | $58,613 | $1,253 | 7.8% | 19.6% |
| 9 | West Hartford | 63,620 | $129,890 | $1,756 | 4.1% | 66.6% |
| 10 | Bristol | 61,462 | $79,076 | $1,338 | 7.3% | 30.3% |
| 11 | Meriden | 60,545 | $71,253 | $1,294 | 8.0% | 22.2% |
| 12 | West Haven | 55,351 | $74,382 | $1,442 | 7.3% | 30.5% |
| 13 | Milford city | 51,023 | $111,201 | $1,882 | 4.4% | 50.3% |
| 14 | East Hartford | 50,918 | $70,778 | $1,225 | 5.3% | 17.2% |
| 15 | Middletown | 47,958 | $79,438 | $1,446 | 4.8% | 40.2% |
| 16 | Shelton | 41,889 | $108,185 | $1,741 | 4.9% | 41.8% |
| 17 | Norwich | 39,973 | $65,024 | $1,253 | 8.2% | 23.1% |
| 18 | Manchester | 36,759 | $74,267 | $1,384 | 5.5% | 31.5% |
| 19 | Torrington | 35,547 | $70,856 | $1,169 | 6.8% | 24.8% |
| 20 | Naugatuck | 31,800 | $96,324 | $1,369 | 5.1% | 32.2% |
| 21 | Newington | 30,896 | $102,884 | $1,524 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
| 22 | East Haven | 27,806 | $94,628 | $1,528 | 5.0% | 25.8% |
| 23 | New London | 27,625 | $59,098 | $1,340 | 6.5% | 28.5% |
| 24 | Wethersfield | 27,250 | $126,806 | $1,370 | 3.4% | 54.8% |
| 25 | North Haven | 24,336 | $132,689 | $1,720 | 2.0% | 46.5% |
| 26 | Ansonia | 19,033 | $85,877 | $1,476 | 9.1% | 21.9% |
| 27 | Wallingford Center | 18,208 | $89,959 | $1,336 | 4.7% | 35.9% |
| 28 | Willimantic | 18,096 | $45,962 | $1,063 | 6.5% | 24.2% |
| 29 | Storrs | 15,207 | $37,839 | $1,678 | 13.5% | 59.0% |
| 30 | Greenwich | 14,792 | $134,914 | $2,082 | 8.1% | 70.3% |
| 31 | Orange | 14,315 | $142,325 | $2,172 | 3.3% | 59.4% |
| 32 | Windsor Locks | 12,579 | $81,205 | $1,394 | 5.8% | 28.6% |
| 33 | Derby | 12,487 | $79,500 | $1,452 | 5.6% | 35.6% |
| 34 | Bethel | 11,404 | $90,848 | $1,656 | 3.6% | 38.4% |
| 35 | Trumbull Center | 10,264 | $123,708 | $2,307 | 7.7% | 54.3% |
| 36 | Kensington | 9,962 | $109,447 | $1,351 | 2.2% | 40.6% |
| 37 | Sandy Hook | 9,863 | $160,814 | $1,866 | 4.1% | 60.9% |
| 38 | Groton | 9,490 | $79,577 | $1,250 | 6.0% | 38.8% |
| 39 | Oakville | 9,276 | $95,515 | $1,414 | 2.2% | 30.8% |
| 40 | Riverside | 8,954 | $250,001 | $3,501 | 5.5% | 78.8% |
| 41 | Long Hill | 8,681 | $178,456 | $1,952 | 8.1% | 56.1% |
| 42 | Conning Towers-Nautilus Park | 8,460 | $81,694 | $1,856 | 6.4% | 30.3% |
| 43 | New Milford | 8,188 | $83,235 | $1,483 | 4.9% | 34.7% |
| 44 | Southwood Acres | 8,115 | $110,286 | $1,728 | 1.9% | 37.9% |
| 45 | Thompsonville | 7,927 | $71,805 | $1,404 | 6.2% | 24.3% |
| 46 | Cos Cob | 7,546 | $190,481 | $3,067 | 6.7% | 70.2% |
| 47 | Staples | 7,340 | $192,656 | $2,328 | 5.9% | 73.0% |
| 48 | Glastonbury Center | 7,266 | $107,357 | $1,697 | 2.2% | 65.7% |
| 49 | Putnam | 7,120 | $65,511 | $1,147 | 4.1% | 18.8% |
| 50 | Rockville | 7,072 | $51,232 | $1,136 | 7.0% | 15.9% |
| 51 | Winsted | 6,977 | $64,871 | $1,183 | 3.9% | 26.8% |
| 52 | Ridgefield | 6,970 | $148,279 | $1,904 | 4.7% | 68.9% |
| 53 | Old Greenwich | 6,936 | $250,001 | $3,501 | 4.6% | 85.4% |
| 54 | New Canaan | 6,896 | $146,700 | $3,425 | 12.5% | 74.7% |
| 55 | Branford Center | 6,305 | $74,150 | $1,459 | 4.4% | 44.5% |
| 56 | Simsbury Center | 6,198 | $138,242 | $2,360 | 5.8% | 70.1% |
| 57 | Northford | 6,186 | $105,174 | $1,408 | 3.5% | 39.8% |
| 58 | Cheshire Village | 6,172 | $117,218 | $1,118 | 3.4% | 58.8% |
| 59 | Hazardville | 6,022 | $81,893 | $1,530 | 5.9% | 28.4% |
| 60 | Daniels Farm | 5,976 | $189,091 | n/a | 4.0% | 65.3% |
Connecticut is in the Northeast region (New England division), with 3,624,508 residents, a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $95,781. The unemployment rate was 5.1% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 103.6 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,781 | 9 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 50 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.8% | 30 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 103.6 | 42 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.5% | 7 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 15.7% | 10 of 51 | higher is better |
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Connecticut is in the Northeast region (New England division) and has 3,624,508 residents (the 29th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 41.1. Its economy produced about $394,174 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 23rd among states and DC, equal to $108,752 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 5.1% in 2026M09, which is 50th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.8% of employment, 30th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $59,690 a year ($28.70 an hour), 17% above the national median ($59,690 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Connecticut are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (49,510 jobs, median $38,990); Retail Salespersons (42,410 jobs, median $36,490); Registered Nurses (40,110 jobs, median $102,740); General and Operations Managers (39,070 jobs, median $137,220); Fast Food and Counter Workers (35,720 jobs, median $35,380). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Physicians, All Other (median $214,990); Architectural and Engineering Managers (median $175,490); Financial Managers (median $174,830). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in personal care and service (1.3 times the national share of workers) and educational instruction and library (1.3 times the national share of workers).
Prices are above the national average in Connecticut: the regional price parity is 103.6 against 100 for the whole country (42nd lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,488 a month and the median household income $95,781, so a year of rent equals 18.6% of income; the median home value is $366,900. The state minimum wage is $16.94 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 6.99%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It runs a state paid family and medical leave programme.
15.7% of residents were born abroad and 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 68.8% drive alone, 3.3% use public transit and 16.0% work from home; 15.4% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | 67,315 | 17.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51,118 | 13.0% |
| Manufacturing | 42,050 | 10.7% |
| Government and government enterprises | 33,690 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32,800 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28,580 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 21,449 | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 21,257 | 5.4% |
| Information | 18,631 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11,235 | 2.9% |
| Construction | 10,578 | 2.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9,632 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 9,421 | 2.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8,249 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8,057 | 2.0% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 7,285 | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 6,231 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3,694 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 436 | 0.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 240 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 500 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 68,600 | +3.8% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 157,800 | +3.8% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 298,400 | +0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 29,500 | -2.3% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 115,200 | -1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 220,000 | -0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 387,600 | +2.8% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 157,000 | -0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 65,300 | +2.5% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 235,800 | -0.3% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 1,735,700 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 193,920 | 114.3 | 1.00 | $53,600 | $37,380 | $82,940 | +13% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 139,020 | 82.0 | 0.93 | $36,610 | $34,010 | $59,610 | +4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 129,170 | 76.2 | 0.87 | $44,340 | $35,020 | $70,460 | -0% |
| Sales and Related | 134,670 | 79.4 | 0.92 | $39,570 | $34,420 | $101,380 | +3% |
| Management | 148,640 | 87.6 | 1.22 | $145,610 | $75,740 | $287,730 | +15% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 106,450 | 62.8 | 0.93 | $94,500 | $56,010 | $161,710 | +14% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 118,720 | 70.0 | 1.11 | $99,850 | $52,200 | $167,530 | +15% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 127,080 | 74.9 | 1.28 | $66,480 | $36,550 | $119,190 | +10% |
| Production | 83,530 | 49.2 | 0.89 | $49,330 | $36,050 | $87,100 | +5% |
| Healthcare Support | 96,120 | 56.7 | 1.12 | $43,320 | $34,970 | $56,300 | +13% |
| Construction and Extraction | 51,200 | 30.2 | 0.73 | $71,640 | $45,900 | $102,900 | +20% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 54,820 | 32.3 | 0.83 | $64,950 | $41,200 | $102,720 | +9% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 48,210 | 28.4 | 0.84 | $108,610 | $61,070 | $175,910 | -1% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 54,410 | 32.1 | 1.10 | $39,620 | $34,710 | $60,480 | +5% |
| Protective Service | 38,390 | 22.6 | 0.93 | $61,050 | $35,450 | $100,510 | +22% |
| Personal Care and Service | 47,040 | 27.7 | 1.32 | $37,120 | $34,010 | $63,440 | +2% |
| Community and Social Service | 37,080 | 21.9 | 1.27 | $60,680 | $38,590 | $101,640 | +4% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 35,800 | 21.1 | 1.25 | $102,120 | $66,270 | $157,980 | +3% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 22,680 | 13.4 | 1.02 | $68,680 | $37,980 | $138,430 | +9% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 12,940 | 7.6 | 0.81 | $98,140 | $60,390 | $164,470 | +19% |
| Legal | 15,550 | 9.2 | 1.09 | $100,960 | $53,390 | $274,490 | -2% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 730 | 0.4 | 0.15 | $37,640 | $34,010 | $62,090 | +3% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 26.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 12.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 10.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 8.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.8% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.7% |
| Other services | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 3.7% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 49,510 | 1.05 | $38,990 | $34,010 | $45,150 | +9% |
| Retail Salespersons | 42,410 | 1.00 | $36,490 | $34,150 | $49,850 | +3% |
| Registered Nurses | 40,110 | 1.09 | $102,740 | $80,350 | $134,870 | +5% |
| General and Operations Managers | 39,070 | 1.02 | $137,220 | $68,010 | $312,890 | +30% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 35,720 | 0.85 | $35,380 | $34,010 | $39,660 | +13% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 35,490 | 1.15 | $40,590 | $35,540 | $48,740 | +9% |
| Cashiers | 30,920 | 0.92 | $35,550 | $34,010 | $39,990 | +8% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 28,740 | 1.19 | $37,960 | $34,150 | $59,690 | +3% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 24,490 | 0.86 | $48,090 | $37,290 | $73,650 | +7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 24,420 | 1.56 | $78,200 | $52,090 | $116,420 | +13% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 23,970 | 0.74 | $43,640 | $35,440 | $54,490 | +8% |
| Office Clerks, General | 23,190 | 0.86 | $48,280 | $35,570 | $66,790 | +7% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 22,650 | 1.22 | $57,210 | $40,700 | $78,300 | +20% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 22,370 | 0.90 | $37,770 | $34,010 | $72,060 | +7% |
| Nursing Assistants | 21,380 | 1.35 | $44,790 | $38,660 | $53,870 | +6% |
| Financial Managers | 20,040 | 2.18 | $174,830 | $98,540 | $333,370 | +5% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 19,740 | 1.27 | $38,110 | $34,010 | $49,690 | +4% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 16,770 | 1.06 | $97,550 | $64,230 | $156,670 | +17% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 16,330 | 1.08 | $80,600 | $58,870 | $105,890 | +26% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 15,740 | 0.70 | $60,490 | $47,160 | $77,360 | +3% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 14,980 | 1.51 | $40,630 | $34,120 | $54,170 | +7% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 14,930 | 1.00 | $59,970 | $43,450 | $81,740 | +18% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 14,830 | 0.96 | $39,480 | $35,460 | $49,420 | +6% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 14,800 | 1.27 | $80,970 | $51,710 | $113,610 | +12% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 13,910 | 1.14 | $56,510 | $37,110 | $82,140 | +16% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | 1,660 | 0.74 | $295,120 | $156,680 | $680,080 | +38% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,310 | 3.06 | $216,830 | $90,890 | $328,620 | +3% |
| Physicians, All Other | 4,700 | 1.26 | $214,990 | $85,910 | $430,830 | -19% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,190 | 1.00 | $210,670 | $136,750 | $315,560 | +26% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,970 | 2.07 | $175,490 | $122,200 | $245,970 | +2% |
| Financial Managers | 20,040 | 2.18 | $174,830 | $98,540 | $333,370 | +5% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 10,570 | 1.45 | $171,750 | $105,920 | $290,600 | -2% |
| Marketing Managers | 5,800 | 1.34 | $169,240 | $101,330 | $283,930 | +1% |
| Actuaries | 1,380 | 4.76 | $166,800 | $99,430 | $228,810 | +28% |
| Human Resources Managers | 3,020 | 1.25 | $165,930 | $102,530 | $295,480 | +11% |
| Lawyers | 8,420 | 1.02 | $163,600 | $91,180 | $342,970 | +2% |
| Managers, All Other | 7,330 | 1.08 | $162,690 | $90,820 | $273,100 | +15% |
| Sales Managers | 8,560 | 1.23 | $162,110 | $92,530 | $281,490 | +9% |
| Dentists, General | 1,950 | 1.44 | $160,440 | $89,430 | $362,870 | -6% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 4,610 | 1.29 | $156,240 | $86,840 | $194,310 | +48% |
| Database Architects | 1,140 | 1.55 | $144,460 | $106,040 | $210,800 | +4% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,570 | 0.80 | $143,890 | $98,180 | $197,040 | +7% |
| Pharmacists | 3,490 | 0.99 | $141,290 | $106,660 | $165,360 | +0% |
| Physician Assistants | 3,570 | 2.02 | $139,860 | $106,380 | $180,900 | +3% |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,420 | 1.54 | $138,680 | $99,440 | $218,460 | -6% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3,750 | 1.06 | $138,470 | $109,930 | $173,810 | +5% |
| General and Operations Managers | 39,070 | 1.02 | $137,220 | $68,010 | $312,890 | +30% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 3,360 | 1.25 | $134,780 | $91,360 | $202,560 | +7% |
| Software Developers | 13,660 | 0.74 | $134,120 | $85,930 | $205,160 | -1% |
| Computer Programmers | 1,650 | 1.64 | $133,820 | $82,110 | $141,920 | +33% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuaries | 1,380 | 4.76 | $166,800 | $99,430 | $228,810 | +28% |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 1,400 | 3.77 | $61,480 | $40,730 | $102,050 | -20% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,310 | 3.06 | $216,830 | $90,890 | $328,620 | +3% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 7,370 | 3.05 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tool and Die Makers | 1,880 | 3.03 | $77,540 | $47,770 | $100,200 | +21% |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 4,490 | 2.69 | $34,720 | $34,010 | $44,860 | -3% |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | 4,700 | 2.62 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 2,410 | 2.33 | $56,340 | $39,510 | $97,140 | +20% |
| Financial Managers | 20,040 | 2.18 | $174,830 | $98,540 | $333,370 | +5% |
| Childcare Workers | 12,020 | 2.12 | $36,660 | $34,940 | $44,760 | +5% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,530 | 2.09 | $48,590 | $36,470 | $63,510 | +4% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 9,930 | 2.08 | $44,730 | $36,890 | $60,980 | -3% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,970 | 2.07 | $175,490 | $122,200 | $245,970 | +2% |
| Physician Assistants | 3,570 | 2.02 | $139,860 | $106,380 | $180,900 | +3% |
| Art Directors | 1,160 | 2.00 | $71,900 | $69,990 | $161,580 | -37% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 1,300 | 1.99 | $74,870 | $59,020 | $108,060 | -4% |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | 1,810 | 1.94 | $39,100 | $34,010 | $58,420 | +6% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 4,350 | 1.90 | $75,520 | $51,110 | $119,990 | -6% |
| Bus Drivers, School | 7,970 | 1.81 | $61,520 | $45,830 | $65,090 | +28% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 3,750 | 1.79 | $40,210 | $34,010 | $62,760 | -12% |
| Occupational Therapists | 3,150 | 1.77 | $102,440 | $76,360 | $127,630 | +2% |
| School Bus Monitors | 1,520 | 1.77 | $35,350 | $34,010 | $49,570 | +1% |
| Labor Relations Specialists | 1,240 | 1.76 | $79,620 | $46,480 | $177,150 | -17% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 2,010 | 1.75 | $100,690 | $66,450 | $158,890 | +24% |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | 2,550 | 1.75 | $79,210 | $50,340 | $116,720 | +16% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 193 federal job postings open now in Connecticut (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 38 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 29 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 21 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 11 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 11 |
| Commander, Navy Installations Command | 7 |
| Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command | 7 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 7 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 7 |
| Naval Sea Systems Command | 5 |
| Army National Guard Units | 5 |
| Defense Contract Management Agency | 3 |
| National Labor Relations Board | 3 |
| Naval Supply Systems Command | 3 |
| Air National Guard Units | 3 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Aviation Safety | 15 |
| Criminal Investigation | 9 |
| Medical Officer | 7 |
| General Engineering | 7 |
| Nurse | 6 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 6 |
| Correctional Officer | 6 |
| Contracting | 6 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 4 |
| Attorney | 4 |
| General Business And Industry | 4 |
| Law Clerk | 4 |
| Medical Support Assistance | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| Meatcutting | 3 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $76,463 (165 postings).
The median wage in Connecticut is $59,690 a year ($28.70 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+17%). The 10th percentile earns $35,450 and the 90th $135,790.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 193,920 | 114.3 | 1.00 | $53,600 | $37,380 | $82,940 | +13% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 139,020 | 82.0 | 0.93 | $36,610 | $34,010 | $59,610 | +4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 129,170 | 76.2 | 0.87 | $44,340 | $35,020 | $70,460 | -0% |
| Sales and Related | 134,670 | 79.4 | 0.92 | $39,570 | $34,420 | $101,380 | +3% |
| Management | 148,640 | 87.6 | 1.22 | $145,610 | $75,740 | $287,730 | +15% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 106,450 | 62.8 | 0.93 | $94,500 | $56,010 | $161,710 | +14% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 118,720 | 70.0 | 1.11 | $99,850 | $52,200 | $167,530 | +15% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 127,080 | 74.9 | 1.28 | $66,480 | $36,550 | $119,190 | +10% |
| Production | 83,530 | 49.2 | 0.89 | $49,330 | $36,050 | $87,100 | +5% |
| Healthcare Support | 96,120 | 56.7 | 1.12 | $43,320 | $34,970 | $56,300 | +13% |
| Construction and Extraction | 51,200 | 30.2 | 0.73 | $71,640 | $45,900 | $102,900 | +20% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 54,820 | 32.3 | 0.83 | $64,950 | $41,200 | $102,720 | +9% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 48,210 | 28.4 | 0.84 | $108,610 | $61,070 | $175,910 | -1% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 54,410 | 32.1 | 1.10 | $39,620 | $34,710 | $60,480 | +5% |
| Protective Service | 38,390 | 22.6 | 0.93 | $61,050 | $35,450 | $100,510 | +22% |
| Personal Care and Service | 47,040 | 27.7 | 1.32 | $37,120 | $34,010 | $63,440 | +2% |
| Community and Social Service | 37,080 | 21.9 | 1.27 | $60,680 | $38,590 | $101,640 | +4% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 35,800 | 21.1 | 1.25 | $102,120 | $66,270 | $157,980 | +3% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 22,680 | 13.4 | 1.02 | $68,680 | $37,980 | $138,430 | +9% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 12,940 | 7.6 | 0.81 | $98,140 | $60,390 | $164,470 | +19% |
| Legal | 15,550 | 9.2 | 1.09 | $100,960 | $53,390 | $274,490 | -2% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 730 | 0.4 | 0.15 | $37,640 | $34,010 | $62,090 | +3% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Connecticut ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $16.94 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 6.99% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | Yes |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 103.6 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,488 |
| Median home value | $366,900 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 66.5% |
| Poverty rate | 10.0% |
| Drive alone to work | 68.8% |
| Public transit to work | 3.3% |
| Work from home | 16.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 15.4% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
15.7% of residents of Connecticut were born abroad (569,048 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jamaica | 45,962 |
| India | 39,068 |
| Dominican Republic | 30,370 |
| Ecuador | 29,044 |
| Brazil | 25,958 |
| Mexico | 25,018 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 24,345 |
| Poland | 21,430 |
| Guatemala | 19,197 |
| Colombia | 18,752 |
| Haiti | 17,002 |
| Peru | 15,323 |
| Italy | 14,076 |
| Canada | 12,187 |
| Philippines | 11,181 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$16.94 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 6.99% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
5.1% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$95,781 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
193 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.