Connecticut has a state income tax rate of up to 6.99%. The highest paying profession in Connecticut is Surgeon at $479,000/year. Select any profession below for a full city, experience and take-home pay breakdown.
The table below shows median annual salaries for 50+ professions in Connecticut, ranked from highest to lowest. All figures are sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 release, refreshed for 2026. Click any profession for a full breakdown including city-level data, experience levels and a take-home pay calculator.
| Profession | Category | Annual Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | Healthcare | $479,000 | $230.29 |
| Pilot | Transport | $271,500 | $130.53 |
| Software Developer | Technology | $179,900 | $86.49 |
| Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $176,850 | $85.02 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $168,650 | $81.08 |
| Financial Advisor | Finance | $135,450 | $65.12 |
| Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $132,900 | $63.89 |
| Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $131,100 | $63.03 |
| Network Administrator | Technology | $126,200 | $60.67 |
| Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $110,700 | $53.22 |
| Accountant | Finance | $108,650 | $52.24 |
| Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $105,550 | $50.75 |
| Respiratory Therapist | Healthcare | $94,800 | $45.58 |
| Police Officer | Public Safety | $94,050 | $45.22 |
| Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | $93,700 | $45.05 |
| Plumber | Trades | $86,400 | $41.54 |
| School Counselor | Education | $86,250 | $41.47 |
| Teacher | Education | $84,100 | $40.43 |
| Electrician | Trades | $83,750 | $40.26 |
| Librarian | Education | $83,200 | $40.00 |
| Court Reporter | Legal | $83,050 | $39.93 |
| Paralegal | Legal | $80,500 | $38.70 |
| HVAC Technician | Trades | $77,950 | $37.48 |
| Real Estate Agent | Business | $77,000 | $37.02 |
| Firefighter | Public Safety | $76,600 | $36.83 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Trades | $76,500 | $36.78 |
| Truck Driver | Transport | $73,900 | $35.53 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Healthcare | $73,700 | $35.43 |
| Carpenter | Trades | $72,700 | $34.95 |
| Correctional Officer | Public Safety | $71,900 | $34.57 |
| Social Worker | Social Services | $70,400 | $33.85 |
| Mason | Trades | $68,550 | $32.96 |
| Roofer | Trades | $68,050 | $32.72 |
| Paramedic | Public Safety | $67,800 | $32.60 |
| Solar Installer | Trades | $65,150 | $31.32 |
| Bookkeeper | Business | $64,300 | $30.91 |
| Welder | Trades | $63,950 | $30.75 |
| Dispatcher | Transport | $63,750 | $30.65 |
| Painter | Trades | $63,700 | $30.62 |
| Bus Driver | Transport | $62,250 | $29.93 |
| Delivery Driver | Transport | $58,200 | $27.98 |
| Dental Assistant | Healthcare | $58,200 | $27.98 |
| Medical Assistant | Healthcare | $55,350 | $26.61 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Healthcare | $54,800 | $26.35 |
| EMT | Public Safety | $52,800 | $25.38 |
| Veterinary Technician | Healthcare | $52,800 | $25.38 |
| Cosmetologist | Personal Services | $45,450 | $21.85 |
| Teaching Assistant | Education | $42,750 | $20.55 |
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