What is the average salary in Waterbury, CT?
$68,160a year
Average yearly pay across 388 jobs with official data in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $32.77
- Jobs with data
- 388
- Workers counted
- 153,560
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $360,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $315,500 |
| Chief Executive | $248,800 |
| Pediatrician | $223,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $178,500 |
| Dentist | $174,400 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $169,800 |
| Financial Manager | $167,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $166,400 |
| Database Architect | $160,500 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $37,690 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $34,850 |
| Cashier | $35,100 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $37,890 |
| General and Operations Manager | $130,900 |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,360 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $39,990 |
| Registered Nurse | $101,700 |
| Office Clerk | $46,570 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $50,460 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$85,340
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$166,400
- Chief Executive$248,800
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$169,800
- Construction Manager$126,400
- Education Administrator$137,700
- Education Administrator$106,900
- Education Administrator$77,260
- Education and Childcare Administrator$54,950
- Facilities Manager$106,800
- Financial Manager$167,300
- Food Service Manager$73,900
- Fundraising Manager$103,800
- General and Operations Manager$130,900
- Human Resources Manager$151,600
- Industrial Production Manager$118,200
- Manager$160,200
- Marketing Manager$151,700
- Medical and Health Services Manager$125,200
- Property$65,080
- Public Relations Manager$150,000
- Purchasing Manager$124,300
- Sales Manager$158,500
- Social and Community Service Manager$74,370
- Training and Development Manager$140,900
- Transportation$100,600
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$93,010
- Business Operations Specialist$81,330
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$76,450
- Claims Adjuster$95,150
- Compensation$92,860
- Compliance Officer$80,420
- Cost Estimator$76,800
- Credit Analyst$79,220
- Financial and Investment Analyst$103,400
- Financial Specialist$91,430
- Fundraiser$62,930
- Human Resources Specialist$79,850
- Insurance Underwriter$102,000
- Labor Relations Specialist$78,270
- Loan Officer$95,530
- Logistician$87,750
- Management Analyst$104,000
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$72,070
- Meeting$58,720
- Personal Financial Advisor$123,600
- Project Management Specialist$99,990
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$82,430
- Tax Examiner and Collector$86,060
- Tax Preparer$35,740
- Training and Development Specialist$55,770
Computer and mathematical
- Actuary$143,400
- Computer Network Architect$138,800
- Computer Network Support Specialist$94,230
- Computer Occupation$126,300
- Computer Systems Analyst$105,100
- Computer User Support Specialist$64,250
- Data Scientist$59,160
- Database Administrator$88,570
- Database Architect$160,500
- Information Security Analyst$126,800
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$94,550
- Operations Research Analyst$80,570
- Software Developer$131,300
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$98,270
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$53,240
- Web Developer$82,750
Architecture and engineering
- Aerospace Engineer$142,800
- Architect$102,600
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$83,630
- Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer$128,900
- Civil Engineer$99,620
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$68,470
- Computer Hardware Engineer$93,590
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$66,550
- Electrical Engineer$101,000
- Electronics Engineer$102,000
- Engineer$101,400
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$67,480
- Industrial Engineer$99,500
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$64,760
- Materials Engineer$98,460
- Mechanical Drafter$66,710
- Mechanical Engineer$103,000
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$64,780
- Surveyor$77,160
Life, physical, and social science
- Chemical Technician$49,570
- Chemist$83,420
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$100,600
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$74,240
- Medical Scientist$79,130
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$90,240
- School Psychologist$101,200
Community and social service
- Child$77,710
- Clergy$60,690
- Community and Social Service Specialist$51,070
- Educational$62,970
- Healthcare Social Worker$74,720
- Marriage and Family Therapist$90,900
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$78,640
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$97,350
- Rehabilitation Counselor$44,350
- Social and Human Service Assistant$43,750
- Substance Abuse$66,060
Legal
- Lawyer$157,400
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$64,570
Educational instruction and library
- Biological Science Teacher$71,840
- Business Teacher$94,530
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$58,770
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$100,300
- Education Teacher$71,630
- Elementary School Teacher$79,640
- English Language and Literature Teacher$99,140
- Health Specialties Teacher$85,720
- Instructional Coordinator$95,490
- Kindergarten Teacher$81,770
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$67,250
- Library Technician$42,620
- Middle School Teacher$80,960
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$94,900
- Postsecondary Teacher$83,900
- Preschool Teacher$44,670
- Psychology Teacher$85,170
- Secondary School Teacher$81,070
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$46,800
- Special Education Teacher$79,940
- Special Education Teacher$77,930
- Special Education Teacher$81,040
- Special Education Teacher$79,250
- Substitute Teacher$37,150
- Teacher and Instructor$77,330
- Teaching Assistant$46,640
- Teaching Assistant$35,920
- Tutor$49,550
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Art Director$133,700
- Audio and Video Technician$68,550
- Coach and Scout$53,030
- Editor$87,150
- Film and Video Editor$83,550
- Floral Designer$38,460
- Graphic Designer$68,350
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$43,160
- Musician and Singer$178,500
- Photographer$46,540
- Producer and Director$102,300
- Public Relations Specialist$71,560
- Technical Writer$92,880
- Writer and Author$127,400
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$72,800
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$81,210
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$81,220
- Dental Hygienist$101,700
- Dentist$174,400
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$102,600
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$77,350
- Emergency Medical Technician$52,440
- Family Medicine Physician$128,300
- General Internal Medicine Physician$360,600
- Health Technologist and Technician$59,770
- Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker$62,410
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$71,850
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$105,800
- Medical Records Specialist$57,150
- Nurse Practitioner$141,500
- Occupational Therapist$99,460
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$47,030
- Optician$76,820
- Optometrist$136,600
- Paramedic$78,000
- Pediatrician$223,000
- Pharmacist$138,100
- Pharmacy Technician$46,130
- Physical Therapist$102,600
- Physician$95,900
- Physician Assistant$134,100
- Psychiatric Technician$51,950
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$86,550
- Registered Nurse$101,700
- Respiratory Therapist$89,660
- Speech-Language Pathologist$100,200
- Surgical Technologist$78,610
- Therapist$62,480
- Veterinarian$132,000
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$49,200
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$49,900
- Healthcare Support Worker$41,260
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$37,690
- Medical Assistant$47,010
- Medical Equipment Preparer$48,720
- Medical Transcriptionist$46,320
- Nursing Assistant$43,010
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$64,310
- Orderly$36,330
- Pharmacy Aide$35,220
- Phlebotomist$47,530
- Physical Therapist Aide$34,790
- Physical Therapist Assistant$74,510
- Psychiatric Aide$57,360
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$37,690
Protective service
- Animal Control Worker$47,440
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$94,470
- Fire Inspector and Investigator$72,990
- Firefighter$77,630
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$89,870
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$103,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$45,860
- Lifeguard$35,990
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$82,830
- Private Detective and Investigator$76,630
- Protective Service Worker$38,660
- School Bus Monitor$34,010
- Security Guard$38,720
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$37,290
- Chef and Head Cook$59,080
- Cook$34,180
- Cook$44,110
- Cook$38,570
- Cook$44,780
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$34,010
- Dishwasher$34,470
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$34,850
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$51,220
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$38,140
- Food Preparation Worker$36,580
- Food Server$34,780
- Host and Hostess$34,010
- Waiter and Waitress$36,890
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$34,870
- Animal Caretaker$35,740
- Childcare Worker$35,670
- Concierge$36,470
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$55,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$46,110
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$46,080
- Funeral Attendant$44,810
- Hairdresser$36,430
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$34,320
- Mortician$78,280
- Recreation Worker$34,990
- Residential Advisor$42,430
- Skincare Specialist$36,930
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$60,480
- Cashier$35,100
- Counter and Rental Clerk$40,670
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$82,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$55,450
- Insurance Sales Agent$77,000
- Parts Salesperson$46,530
- Retail Salesperson$35,360
- Sale and Related Worker$79,640
- Sales Engineer$123,800
- Sales Representative$95,320
- Sales Representative$72,180
- Sales Representatives of Service$76,550
- Security$69,260
- Telemarketer$58,900
- Travel Agent$59,370
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$48,820
- Billing and Posting Clerk$50,990
- Bookkeeping$56,100
- Courier and Messenger$35,750
- Court$62,070
- Customer Service Representative$46,590
- Data Entry Keyer$40,440
- Dispatcher$51,710
- Eligibility Interviewer$74,050
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$81,640
- File Clerk$43,360
- Financial Clerk$51,130
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$73,800
- Hotel$35,770
- Human Resources Assistant$52,070
- Information and Record Clerk$48,190
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$52,290
- Interviewer$46,560
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$54,900
- Library Assistant$34,540
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$55,740
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$40,700
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,510
- New Accounts Clerk$57,050
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$39,750
- Office Clerk$46,570
- Order Clerk$53,070
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$61,250
- Production$56,090
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$58,310
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$41,050
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$50,460
- Shipping$45,840
- Teller$46,180
- Weigher$45,800
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$62,250
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$59,620
- Construction and Building Inspector$92,710
- Construction Laborer$56,710
- Earth Driller$61,490
- Electrician$75,850
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$61,410
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$93,350
- Helpers--Electrician$49,620
- Highway Maintenance Worker$62,050
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$78,330
- Painter$55,690
- Plumber$76,880
- Sheet Metal Worker$62,250
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$101,700
- Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer$73,870
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$58,220
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$59,040
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$63,250
- Computer$64,100
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$93,720
- Heating$72,710
- Helpers--Installation$46,840
- Home Appliance Repairer$62,410
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,820
- Installation$51,970
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$49,000
- Maintenance Worker$56,490
- Medical Equipment Repairer$65,040
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$77,130
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$74,430
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$94,510
- Tire Repairer and Changer$35,190
Production
- Baker$34,080
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$37,330
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$59,440
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,460
- Cleaning$37,610
- Coating$48,540
- Coil Winder$37,290
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,290
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$83,730
- Cutting$40,290
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$44,430
- Electrical$45,230
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$48,980
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,600
- Grinding$41,050
- Grinding and Polishing Worker$47,690
- Heat Treating Equipment Setter$41,600
- Helpers--Production Worker$41,060
- Inspector$48,560
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$36,770
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$35,510
- Machinist$58,540
- Meat$34,010
- Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$38,720
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$38,210
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,380
- Molding$39,680
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$38,840
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$36,980
- Plating Machine Setter$37,160
- Presser$35,530
- Print Binding and Finishing Worker$38,110
- Printing Press Operator$45,450
- Production Worker$40,070
- Sewing Machine Operator$34,010
- Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$90,830
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$61,910
- Tool and Die Maker$76,420
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$75,400
- Welder$52,710
- Welding$50,370
Transportation and material moving
- Bus Driver$61,550
- Bus Driver$49,500
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,060
- Commercial Pilot$315,500
- Driver/Sales Worker$38,640
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,660
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,750
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$42,860
- Laborer and Freight$39,500
- Light Truck Driver$43,580
- Motor Vehicle Operator$37,440
- Packer and Packager$36,400
- Parking Attendant$34,750
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$51,080
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,550
- Stocker and Order Filler$37,890
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Waterbury, CT?
About $68,160 a year ($32.77 an hour): the average of the 388 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Waterbury, CT?
General Internal Medicine Physician ($360,600), Commercial Pilot ($315,500), Chief Executive ($248,800).
What are the most common jobs in Waterbury, CT?
Home Health and Personal Care Aide (6,360 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (3,860 jobs), Cashier (3,450 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.