Salaries in New Haven, CT metro area
Typical pay for 455 jobs in the New Haven, CT metro area. The median for all workers is $60,060 a year ($28.88 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$60,060
Median hourly
$28.88
Workers
281,410
vs U.S. median
+18%
Highest paying jobs in New Haven, CT
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist | $502,320 | 30 |
| Psychiatrist | $381,890 | 140 |
| Chief Executive | $311,110 | 270 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $277,290 | n/a |
| Family Medicine Physician | $246,130 | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $236,960 | 120 |
| Podiatrist | $220,060 | 40 |
| Pediatricians, General | $219,550 | 140 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $210,670 | 350 |
| Radiologist | $194,570 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,720 | 1,110 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,080 | 550 |
| Financial Manager | $166,990 | 2,030 |
| Lawyer | $166,080 | 1,280 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $163,850 | 60 |
Most common jobs in New Haven, CT
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 10,050 | $104,490 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 9,430 | $43,840 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,370 | $39,720 |
| Retail Salesperson | 6,810 | $35,950 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 6,210 | $37,890 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,900 | $35,290 |
| General and Operations Managers | 5,750 | $134,450 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 4,780 | $63,800 |
| Cashier | 4,500 | $35,670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 4,260 | $78,990 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,000 | $48,520 |
| Nursing Assistant | 3,840 | $45,030 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,810 | $45,420 |
| Customer Service Representative | 3,520 | $47,490 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,290 | $37,900 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Connecticut.
All 455 jobs by category
Management Occupations (27)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (25)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (18)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (23)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (16)Community and Social Service Occupations (15)Legal Occupations (3)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (41)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (17)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (43)Healthcare Support Occupations (13)Protective Service Occupations (14)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (15)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (7)Personal Care and Service Occupations (15)Sales and Related Occupations (17)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (36)Construction and Extraction Occupations (24)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (22)Production Occupations (45)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (19)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actuary | $141,020 | $67.80 | 40 |
| Computer Network Architect | $137,000 | $65.87 | 220 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $88,780 | $42.69 | 100 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $113,170 | $54.41 | 360 |
| Computer Programmer | $105,790 | $50.86 | n/a |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $106,580 | $51.24 | 760 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $73,210 | $35.20 | 1,150 |
| Data Scientist | $121,880 | $58.60 | 150 |
| Database Administrator | $99,800 | $47.98 | 150 |
| Database Architect | $135,580 | $65.18 | n/a |
| Information Security Analyst | $136,590 | $65.67 | 130 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $103,170 | $49.60 | 280 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $109,540 | $52.66 | 80 |
| Software Developer | $133,040 | $63.96 | 1,190 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $95,700 | $46.01 | 110 |
| Statistician | $121,830 | $58.57 | 110 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $100,060 | $48.11 | n/a |
| Web Developer | $89,800 | $43.17 | 120 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $112,670 | $54.17 | 60 |
| Chemical Technician | $58,420 | $28.09 | 60 |
| Chemist | $97,610 | $46.93 | 200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $110,350 | $53.05 | 100 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $61,150 | $29.40 | 40 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $81,340 | $39.10 | 70 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $98,250 | $47.24 | 70 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $66,710 | $32.07 | 70 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $104,310 | $50.15 | 650 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $103,780 | $49.89 | 250 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $128,510 | $61.78 | 100 |
| School Psychologist | $99,360 | $47.77 | 140 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $126,610 | $60.87 | 70 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $87,110 | $41.88 | 90 |
| Survey Researcher | $98,570 | $47.39 | 30 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $98,220 | $47.22 | 40 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $78,970 | $37.97 | 810 |
| Clergy | $65,290 | $31.39 | 230 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $55,180 | $26.53 | 310 |
| Community Health Worker | $60,690 | $29.18 | 60 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $46,120 | $22.18 | 50 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $73,910 | $35.53 | 550 |
| Health Education Specialist | $65,650 | $31.56 | 110 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $83,340 | $40.07 | 430 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $99,070 | $47.63 | 30 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $67,330 | $32.37 | 280 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $79,380 | $38.16 | n/a |
| Religious Workers, All Other | $39,310 | $18.90 | 50 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $45,140 | $21.70 | 1,630 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $89,590 | $43.07 | 160 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $63,110 | $30.34 | 1,430 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $166,080 | $79.84 | 1,280 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $57,910 | $27.84 | 60 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $63,390 | $30.47 | 780 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $95,680 | $46.00 | 60 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $66,000 | $31.73 | 150 |
| Broadcast Technician | $47,200 | $22.69 | 40 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $53,740 | — | 880 |
| Editor | $98,550 | $47.38 | 110 |
| Film and Video Editors | $60,130 | $28.91 | 30 |
| Floral Designer | $40,050 | $19.26 | 80 |
| Graphic Designer | $68,150 | $32.76 | 260 |
| Interior Designer | $62,460 | $30.03 | 140 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $64,260 | $30.90 | 40 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $58,070 | $27.92 | 60 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $42,410 | $20.39 | 170 |
| Musicians and Singers | — | $60.12 | 80 |
| Photographer | $51,000 | $24.52 | 100 |
| Producers and Directors | $77,790 | $37.40 | 130 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $91,530 | $44.00 | 420 |
| Writers and Authors | $94,410 | $45.39 | 60 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $56,650 | $27.24 | 530 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $50,110 | $24.09 | 350 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $39,720 | $19.10 | 7,370 |
| Massage Therapist | $63,160 | $30.37 | 100 |
| Medical Assistant | $48,400 | $23.27 | 2,220 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,950 | $23.54 | 270 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $47,270 | $22.73 | 60 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,030 | $21.65 | 3,840 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $73,440 | $35.31 | 110 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $35,420 | $17.03 | 90 |
| Phlebotomist | $48,060 | $23.11 | 280 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $35,830 | $17.23 | 90 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $76,140 | $36.61 | 170 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Control Worker | $61,860 | $29.74 | 40 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $43,460 | $20.89 | 230 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $96,790 | $46.53 | 180 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $93,430 | $44.92 | 60 |
| Firefighter | $79,380 | $38.16 | 570 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $95,620 | $45.97 | 250 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $106,400 | $51.15 | 470 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $66,540 | $31.99 | 90 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,800 | $17.21 | 230 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $82,170 | $39.51 | 1,300 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $65,030 | $31.26 | 70 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $36,120 | $17.37 | n/a |
| School Bus Monitor | $34,790 | $16.73 | 240 |
| Security Guard | $45,060 | $21.67 | 1,560 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $38,260 | $18.39 | 1,300 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $66,700 | $32.07 | 460 |
| Cooks, All Other | $39,670 | $19.07 | 50 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $34,850 | $16.76 | 720 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $46,000 | $22.12 | 790 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $39,100 | $18.80 | 2,350 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,020 | $16.36 | 930 |
| Dishwasher | $35,470 | $17.05 | 1,220 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,290 | $16.97 | 5,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $53,200 | $25.58 | 1,780 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $36,640 | $17.62 | 160 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,970 | $17.78 | 2,140 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $35,940 | $17.28 | 820 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,210 | $16.45 | 500 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $37,900 | $18.22 | 3,290 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $58,760 | $28.25 | 400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $67,130 | $32.27 | 170 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,890 | $18.21 | 6,210 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $46,330 | $22.27 | 1,590 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,060 | $17.34 | 930 |
| Pest Control Worker | $49,330 | $23.72 | 150 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $76,450 | $36.75 | 40 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $34,540 | $16.61 | 290 |
| Animal Caretaker | $36,790 | $17.69 | 330 |
| Childcare Worker | $36,550 | $17.57 | 1,960 |
| Concierge | $38,550 | $18.53 | 40 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $72,800 | $35.00 | 420 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $58,320 | $28.04 | 240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $48,670 | $23.40 | 250 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $36,480 | $17.54 | 570 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,760 | $16.71 | 650 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $36,090 | $17.35 | 130 |
| Recreation Worker | $36,470 | $17.53 | 670 |
| Residential Advisor | $43,620 | $20.97 | 300 |
| Skincare Specialist | $47,960 | $23.06 | 100 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $34,530 | $16.60 | 40 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $35,020 | $16.84 | 200 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $76,830 | $36.94 | 70 |
| Cashier | $35,670 | $17.15 | 4,500 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $39,410 | $18.95 | 530 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $36,830 | $17.71 | 30 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $81,170 | $39.02 | 220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $57,900 | $27.84 | 2,110 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $76,090 | $36.58 | 480 |
| Parts Salesperson | $43,610 | $20.97 | 650 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $46,370 | $22.30 | 80 |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,950 | $17.29 | 6,810 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $45,960 | $22.10 | 50 |
| Sales Engineer | $107,940 | $51.89 | 120 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $76,940 | $36.99 | 1,670 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $72,340 | $34.78 | 1,810 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $104,040 | $50.02 | 560 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $89,040 | $42.81 | 530 |
| Travel Agent | $61,330 | $29.49 | 50 |