What is the average salary in New Haven, CT?

$73,450a year

Average yearly pay across 455 jobs with official data in the New Haven, CT metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.

Hourly: $35.31
Jobs with data: 455
Workers counted: 261,300

Highest paying jobs

Median yearly pay.

Cardiologist	$502,300
Psychiatrist	$381,900
Chief Executive	$311,100
General Internal Medicine Physician	$277,300
Family Medicine Physician	$246,100
Nurse Anesthetist	$237,000
Podiatrist	$220,100
Pediatrician	$219,600
Natural Sciences Manager	$210,700
Radiologist	$194,600

Most common jobs

Median yearly pay.

Registered Nurse	$104,500
Stocker and Order Filler	$43,840
Home Health and Personal Care Aide	$39,720
Retail Salesperson	$35,950
Janitor and Cleaner	$37,890
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$35,290
General and Operations Manager	$134,500
Secretary and Administrative Assistant	$63,800
Cashier	$35,670
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$78,990

Management

Administrative Services Manager$132,800
Architectural and Engineering Manager$167,100
Chief Executive$311,100
Compensation and Benefits Manager$126,600
Computer and Information Systems Manager$169,700
Construction Manager$133,100
Education Administrator$160,100
Education Administrator$131,200
Education and Childcare Administrator$58,200
Facilities Manager$109,500
Financial Manager$167,000
Food Service Manager$78,480
Fundraising Manager$138,700
General and Operations Manager$134,500
Human Resources Manager$153,800
Industrial Production Manager$128,600
Manager$140,600
Marketing Manager$162,200
Medical and Health Services Manager$136,500
Natural Sciences Manager$210,700
Property$70,700
Public Relations Manager$154,200
Purchasing Manager$134,800
Sales Manager$160,600
Social and Community Service Manager$76,240
Training and Development Manager$138,600
Transportation$101,800

Business and financial operations

Accountant and Auditor$94,960
Budget Analyst$101,500
Business Operations Specialist$83,040
Buyer and Purchasing Agent$80,290
Claims Adjuster$86,190
Compensation$76,670
Compliance Officer$96,220
Cost Estimator$78,960
Credit Analyst$84,260
Financial Examiner$95,690
Financial Specialist$76,390
Fundraiser$80,460
Human Resources Specialist$82,510
Insurance Underwriter$84,510
Labor Relations Specialist$79,320
Loan Officer$98,930
Logistician$80,850
Management Analyst$83,190
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$74,790
Meeting$68,070
Personal Financial Advisor$120,100
Project Management Specialist$103,700
Property Appraiser and Assessor$83,330
Tax Examiner and Collector$72,010
Training and Development Specialist$78,080

Computer and mathematical

Actuary$141,000
Computer Network Architect$137,000
Computer Network Support Specialist$88,780
Computer Occupation$113,200
Computer Programmer$105,800
Computer Systems Analyst$106,600
Computer User Support Specialist$73,210
Data Scientist$121,900
Database Administrator$99,800
Database Architect$135,600
Information Security Analyst$136,600
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$103,200
Operations Research Analyst$109,500
Software Developer$133,000
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$95,700
Statistician$121,800
Web and Digital Interface Designer$100,100
Web Developer$89,800

Architecture and engineering

Architect$102,900
Architectural and Civil Drafter$65,400
Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer$103,500
Chemical Engineer$102,900
Civil Engineer$102,700
Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$63,340
Computer Hardware Engineer$108,100
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$74,670
Electrical and Electronics Drafter$61,690
Electrical Engineer$105,300
Electronics Engineer$129,700
Engineer$103,800
Engineering Technologist and Technician$63,980
Environmental Engineer$113,300
Health and Safety Engineer$117,600
Industrial Engineer$103,100
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$61,170
Landscape Architect$76,680
Mechanical Drafter$72,970
Mechanical Engineer$105,000
Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$67,270
Surveying and Mapping Technician$54,290
Surveyor$81,490

Life, physical, and social science

Biological Scientist$112,700
Chemical Technician$58,420
Chemist$97,610
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$110,400
Environmental Science and Protection Technician$61,150
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$81,340
Forensic Science Technician$98,250
Life$66,710
Medical Scientist$104,300
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$103,800
Psychologist$128,500
School Psychologist$99,360
Social Scientist and Related Worker$126,600
Soil and Plant Scientist$87,110
Survey Researcher$98,570
Urban and Regional Planner$98,220

Community and social service

Child$78,970
Clergy$65,290
Community and Social Service Specialist$55,180
Community Health Worker$60,690
Director$46,120
Educational$73,910
Health Education Specialist$65,650
Healthcare Social Worker$83,340
Marriage and Family Therapist$99,070
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$67,330
Rehabilitation Counselor$79,380
Religious Worker$39,310
Social and Human Service Assistant$45,140
Social Worker$89,590
Substance Abuse$63,110

Legal

Educational instruction and library

Adult Basic Education$70,780
Art$78,600
Atmospheric$163,900
Biological Science Teacher$94,030
Business Teacher$130,600
Career/Technical Education Teacher$95,730
Career/Technical Education Teacher$103,000
Chemistry Teacher$78,710
Communications Teacher$97,210
Computer Science Teacher$130,800
Curator$102,100
Education Teacher$82,310
Educational Instruction and Library Worker$51,910
Elementary School Teacher$79,820
Engineering Teacher$129,100
English Language and Literature Teacher$98,560
History Teacher$128,800
Instructional Coordinator$80,740
Kindergarten Teacher$79,420
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$82,420
Library Technician$63,970
Mathematical Science Teacher$92,860
Middle School Teacher$89,100
Nursing Instructor and Teacher$100,200
Postsecondary Teacher$81,480
Preschool Teacher$44,610
Psychology Teacher$77,740
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher$84,190
Secondary School Teacher$79,800
Self-Enrichment Teacher$56,600
Social Work Teacher$77,020
Sociology Teacher$102,200
Special Education Teacher$90,440
Special Education Teacher$79,150
Special Education Teacher$78,040
Special Education Teacher$79,930
Special Education Teacher$59,270
Substitute Teacher$37,450
Teacher and Instructor$63,160
Teaching Assistant$38,020
Tutor$54,550

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media

Art Director$95,680
Audio and Video Technician$66,000
Broadcast Technician$47,200
Coach and Scout$53,740
Editor$98,550
Film and Video Editor$60,130
Floral Designer$40,050
Graphic Designer$68,150
Interior Designer$62,460
Interpreter and Translator$64,260
Media and Communication Worker$58,070
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$42,410
Musician and Singer$125,100
Photographer$51,000
Producer and Director$77,790
Public Relations Specialist$91,530
Writer and Author$94,410

Healthcare practitioners and technical

Athletic Trainer$67,630
Cardiologist$502,300
Dental Hygienist$98,170
Dentist$129,400
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$106,100
Dietetic Technician$45,720
Dietitian and Nutritionist$81,110
Emergency Medical Technician$53,440
Family Medicine Physician$246,100
General Internal Medicine Physician$277,300
Health Technologist and Technician$57,920
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner$104,400
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker$66,140
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$73,820
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$108,800
Medical Records Specialist$67,290
Nuclear Medicine Technologist$126,000
Nurse Anesthetist$237,000
Nurse Midwive$130,800
Nurse Practitioner$140,900
Occupational Therapist$102,700
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$47,370
Optician$72,410
Optometrist$150,600
Paramedic$79,440
Pediatrician$219,600
Pharmacist$141,300
Pharmacy Technician$48,830
Physical Therapist$103,000
Physician$98,840
Physician Assistant$150,000
Podiatrist$220,100
Psychiatric Technician$59,930
Psychiatrist$381,900
Radiologic Technologist and Technician$96,450
Radiologist$194,600
Recreational Therapist$66,740
Registered Nurse$104,500
Respiratory Therapist$85,230
Speech-Language Pathologist$97,820
Surgical Technologist$60,800
Therapist$68,820
Veterinarian$127,600

Healthcare support

Dental Assistant$56,650
Healthcare Support Worker$50,110
Home Health and Personal Care Aide$39,720
Massage Therapist$63,160
Medical Assistant$48,400
Medical Equipment Preparer$48,950
Medical Transcriptionist$47,270
Nursing Assistant$45,030
Occupational Therapy Assistant$73,440
Pharmacy Aide$35,420
Phlebotomist$48,060
Physical Therapist Aide$35,830
Physical Therapist Assistant$76,140

Protective service

Animal Control Worker$61,860
Crossing Guard and Flagger$43,460
Detective and Criminal Investigator$96,790
Fire Inspector and Investigator$93,430
Firefighter$79,380
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$95,620
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$106,400
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$66,540
Lifeguard$35,800
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$82,170
Private Detective and Investigator$65,030
Protective Service Worker$36,120
School Bus Monitor$34,790
Security Guard$45,060

Food preparation and serving

Bartender$38,260
Chef and Head Cook$66,700
Cook$34,850
Cook$46,000
Cook$39,100
Cook$39,670
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$34,020
Dishwasher$35,470
Fast Food and Counter Worker$35,290
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$53,200
Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$36,640
Food Preparation Worker$36,970
Food Server$35,940
Host and Hostess$34,210
Waiter and Waitress$37,900

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$58,760
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$67,130
Janitor and Cleaner$37,890
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$46,330
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$36,060
Pest Control Worker$49,330
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$76,450

Personal care and service

Amusement and Recreation Attendant$34,540
Animal Caretaker$36,790
Childcare Worker$36,550
Concierge$38,550
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$72,800
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$58,320
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$48,670
Hairdresser$36,480
Manicurist and Pedicurist$34,760
Personal Care and Service Worker$36,090
Recreation Worker$36,470
Residential Advisor$43,620
Skincare Specialist$47,960
Tour and Travel Guide$34,530
Usher$35,020

Sales and related

Advertising Sales Agent$76,830
Cashier$35,670
Counter and Rental Clerk$39,410
Demonstrator and Product Promoter$36,830
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$81,170
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$57,900
Insurance Sales Agent$76,090
Parts Salesperson$43,610
Real Estate Sales Agent$46,370
Retail Salesperson$35,950
Sale and Related Worker$45,960
Sales Engineer$107,900
Sales Representative$104,000
Sales Representative$72,340
Sales Representatives of Service$76,940
Security$89,040
Travel Agent$61,330

Office and administrative support

Bill and Account Collector$60,330
Billing and Posting Clerk$61,180
Bookkeeping$62,890
Cargo and Freight Agent$63,380
Courier and Messenger$42,300
Court$60,650
Customer Service Representative$47,490
Data Entry Keyer$51,340
Dispatcher$48,310
Eligibility Interviewer$75,370
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$80,620
File Clerk$50,140
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$78,990
Hotel$37,520
Human Resources Assistant$57,020
Information and Record Clerk$43,920
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$56,110
Interviewer$50,930
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$67,290
Library Assistant$38,430
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$58,420
Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$45,710
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$48,790
New Accounts Clerk$56,820
Office and Administrative Support Worker$44,710
Office Clerk$48,520
Order Clerk$50,750
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$65,190
Production$61,880
Public Safety Telecommunicator$63,070
Receptionist and Information Clerk$42,880
Secretary and Administrative Assistant$63,800
Shipping$45,680
Switchboard Operator$37,650
Teller$46,070
Weigher$41,150

Construction and extraction

Brickmason and Blockmason$73,670
Carpenter$65,750
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$62,660
Construction and Building Inspector$98,430
Construction Laborer$60,350
Electrician$77,410
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$75,110
Fence Erector$60,310
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$95,010
Glazier$62,850
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$47,440
Helpers--Brickmason$58,580
Helpers--Carpenter$52,760
Helpers--Electrician$47,730
Highway Maintenance Worker$64,310
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$48,030
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$79,840
Painter$58,490
Plumber$77,620
Roofer$60,800
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$60,700
Sheet Metal Worker$68,640
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$62,400
Tile and Stone Setter$62,750

Installation, maintenance, and repair

Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$75,110
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$58,330
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$59,760
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$65,140
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$72,940
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$64,400
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$95,420
Heating$76,880
Helpers--Installation$42,630
Home Appliance Repairer$59,570
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$74,100
Installation$58,710
Locksmith and Safe Repairer$78,160
Maintenance and Repair Worker$58,740
Maintenance Worker$65,840
Mechanical Door Repairer$49,660
Medical Equipment Repairer$75,700
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$76,750
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$72,260
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$75,080
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$77,370
Tire Repairer and Changer$35,410

Production

Baker$35,040
Butcher and Meat Cutter$45,120
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$60,340
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,490
Cleaning$41,190
Coating$49,490
Coil Winder$46,430
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$55,520
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$83,200
Cutting$47,240
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$46,330
Electrical$45,310
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$49,590
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,770
Food Batchmaker$38,100
Food Processing Worker$38,500
Grinding$48,570
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$44,350
Helpers--Production Worker$49,900
Inspector$50,060
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$56,160
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$37,550
Machinist$59,780
Meat$36,930
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$38,240
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,820
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$59,190
Molder$50,110
Molding$46,070
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$47,560
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$38,300
Plating Machine Setter$49,100
Power Plant Operator$123,800
Prepress Technician and Worker$48,040
Print Binding and Finishing Worker$47,700
Printing Press Operator$47,390
Production Worker$41,110
Rolling Machine Setter$63,210
Separating$50,930
Sewing Machine Operator$36,700
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,760
Tool and Die Maker$77,410
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$80,130
Welder$61,630
Welding$48,320

Transportation and material moving

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$43,330
Bus Driver$62,160
Captain$75,810
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,720
Crane and Tower Operator$99,130
Driver/Sales Worker$35,670
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$69,390
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$61,040
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$49,540
Laborer and Freight$45,420
Light Truck Driver$44,200
Motor Vehicle Operator$39,320
Packer and Packager$35,340
Parking Attendant$35,710
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$46,900
Sailor and Marine Oiler$43,360
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,880
Stocker and Order Filler$43,840
Traffic Technician$51,120

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in New Haven, CT?

About $73,450 a year ($35.31 an hour): the average of the 455 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.

What are the highest paying jobs in New Haven, CT?

Cardiologist ($502,300), Psychiatrist ($381,900), Chief Executive ($311,100).

What are the most common jobs in New Haven, CT?

Registered Nurse (10,050 jobs), Stocker and Order Filler (9,430 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (7,370 jobs).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.