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Average salary by job family in Hartford
| Management | $160,170 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $134,450 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $117,100 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $112,440 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $105,460 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $100,200 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $98,490 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $77,540 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $76,540 |
| Construction and Extraction | $74,150 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $69,680 |
| Community and Social Service | $66,910 |
| Protective Service | $63,890 |
| Production | $58,620 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $57,700 |
| Sales and Related | $56,560 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $49,000 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $45,840 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $43,500 |
| Healthcare Support | $43,490 |
| Personal Care and Service | $42,950 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $41,930 |
Highest-paying jobs in Hartford
- Cardiologists$397,700
- Chief Executives$344,100
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$321,050
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$291,840
- Physicians, All Other$275,630
- Psychiatrists$257,790
- Neurologists$240,860
- Radiologists$239,040
- Surgeons, All Other$238,020
- Pediatricians, General$211,600
Most common jobs in Hartford and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 19,230 | $40,320 | $39,620 |
| Retail Salespersons | 14,380 | $39,880 | $35,720 |
| Registered Nurses | 13,850 | $103,080 | $101,470 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 13,530 | $42,260 | $40,730 |
| General and Operations Managers | 13,370 | $164,660 | $148,080 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,370 | $36,130 | $35,030 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 10,770 | $44,390 | $44,000 |
| Cashiers | 10,040 | $36,430 | $35,180 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,750 | $51,380 | $48,050 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 8,980 | $41,580 | $37,400 |
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Cost of living in Hartford
Prices in the Hartford area are 3% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 102.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $76,720 therefore buys what $74,670 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $400,167, 4.3 times the median household income of $92,823.
$400,167typical home value
$92,823median household income
102.7BEA price parity
1,144,012metro population
Take-home pay in Hartford
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $40,590 | $33,548 | $2,796 |
| Median wage | $59,940 | $47,994 | $3,999 |
| Average wage | $76,720 | $59,221 | $4,935 |
| 75th percentile wage | $96,550 | $71,988 | $5,999 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables).
Salaries for every job in Hartford
Management33 jobs
- Chief Executives$344K
- Natural Sciences Managers$199K
- Financial Managers$190K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$177K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$175K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$175K
- Sales Managers$173K
- Marketing Managers$170K
- Human Resources Managers$167K
- General and Operations Managers$165K
- Managers, All Other$162K
- Public Relations Managers$158K
- Purchasing Managers$151K
- Training and Development Managers$150K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$142K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$141K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$141K
- Industrial Production Managers$140K
- Fundraising Managers$133K
- Construction Managers$133K
- Administrative Services Managers$127K
- Funeral Home Managers$126K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$123K
- Facilities Managers$119K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$119K
- Emergency Management Directors$116K
- Education Administrators, All Other$113K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$89K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$86K
- Social and Community Service Managers$83K
- Food Service Managers$82K
- Lodging Managers$79K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$64K
Legal7 jobs
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Actuaries$163K
- Computer Network Architects$152K
- Database Architects$150K
- Data Scientists$135K
- Software Developers$135K
- Information Security Analysts$133K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$132K
- Computer Programmers$126K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$126K
- Computer Systems Analysts$114K
- Database Administrators$111K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109K
- Statisticians$109K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$97K
- Operations Research Analysts$96K
- Web Developers$93K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$92K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$86K
- Computer User Support Specialists$69K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical58 jobs
- Cardiologists$398K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$321K
- Physicians, All Other$276K
- Psychiatrists$258K
- Neurologists$241K
- Radiologists$239K
- Surgeons, All Other$238K
- Pediatricians, General$212K
- Family Medicine Physicians$202K
- Nurse Anesthetists$201K
- Podiatrists$190K
- Dentists, General$185K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$185K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$175K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$168K
- Optometrists$146K
- Physician Assistants$143K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$142K
- Nurse Practitioners$139K
- Veterinarians$137K
- Nurse Midwives$136K
- Pharmacists$134K
- Physicians, Pathologists$123K
- Radiation Therapists$116K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$113K
- Physical Therapists$105K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$103K
- Registered Nurses$103K
- Chiropractors$100K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$100K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$100K
- Dental Hygienists$100K
- Occupational Therapists$99K
- Respiratory Therapists$89K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$89K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$88K
- Surgical Technologists$84K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$82K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$76K
- Athletic Trainers$75K
- Paramedics$74K
- Surgical Assistants$72K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$72K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$72K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Recreational Therapists$69K
- Opticians, Dispensing$66K
- Exercise Physiologists$65K
- Medical Records Specialists$64K
- Therapists, All Other$58K
- Psychiatric Technicians$55K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$53K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$51K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$49K
- Pharmacy Technicians$46K
- Dietetic Technicians$43K
Architecture and Engineering30 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$131K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$127K
- Aerospace Engineers$120K
- Environmental Engineers$119K
- Chemical Engineers$117K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$116K
- Electrical Engineers$115K
- Engineers, All Other$114K
- Materials Engineers$114K
- Civil Engineers$112K
- Mechanical Engineers$112K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$111K
- Industrial Engineers$105K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$104K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$98K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$96K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$88K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$85K
- Surveyors$84K
- Landscape Architects$82K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Mechanical Drafters$79K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$79K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$72K
- Drafters, All Other$72K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$71K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$68K
Life, Physical, and Social Science21 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$110K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$109K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$105K
- Economists$103K
- Urban and Regional Planners$103K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$102K
- School Psychologists$99K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$97K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$94K
- Epidemiologists$92K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$92K
- Chemists$92K
- Foresters$87K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$85K
- Microbiologists$84K
- Survey Researchers$82K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$78K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$75K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$65K
- Biological Technicians$60K
- Chemical Technicians$59K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Financial Risk Specialists$118K
- Personal Financial Advisors$117K
- Management Analysts$116K
- Financial Examiners$115K
- Credit Analysts$114K
- Project Management Specialists$114K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$107K
- Insurance Underwriters$105K
- Accountants and Auditors$99K
- Budget Analysts$98K
- Labor Relations Specialists$97K
- Compliance Officers$96K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$95K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$94K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$94K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$93K
- Loan Officers$92K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$92K
- Human Resources Specialists$89K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$88K
- Cost Estimators$88K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$87K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$87K
- Logisticians$87K
- Training and Development Specialists$83K
- Fundraisers$75K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$74K
- Credit Counselors$61K
- Tax Preparers$47K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media23 jobs
- Art Directors$120K
- Music Directors and Composers$115K
- Technical Writers$101K
- Writers and Authors$96K
- Public Relations Specialists$94K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$85K
- Editors$82K
- Producers and Directors$77K
- Graphic Designers$75K
- Interpreters and Translators$75K
- Interior Designers$73K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$73K
- Coaches and Scouts$70K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$68K
- Film and Video Editors$65K
- Audio and Video Technicians$64K
- Broadcast Technicians$64K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$63K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$59K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$59K
- Photographers$54K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$48K
- Floral Designers$42K
Educational Instruction and Library55 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$146K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$140K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$140K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$124K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$121K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Instructional Coordinators$98K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$97K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$92K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$88K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$88K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$86K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$86K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$85K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$84K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$83K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$82K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$81K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$76K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$74K
- Curators$73K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$73K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$67K
- Archivists$63K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$60K
- Library Technicians$56K
- Tutors$56K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$54K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$52K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$46K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$44K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$42K
Construction and Extraction22 jobs
- Construction and Building Inspectors$102K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$93K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$83K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$77K
- Electricians$76K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$75K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$75K
- Sheet Metal Workers$73K
- Carpenters$71K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$70K
- Glaziers$69K
- Roofers$68K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$68K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$68K
- Tapers$67K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$67K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$60K
- Construction Laborers$59K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$53K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$50K
- Helpers--Carpenters$50K
- Helpers--Electricians$48K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair36 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$109K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$99K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$99K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$94K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$93K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$87K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$80K
- Home Appliance Repairers$78K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$77K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$77K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$74K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$73K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$72K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$72K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$72K
- Riggers$70K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$69K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$69K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69K
- Millwrights$68K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$68K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$66K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$64K
- Commercial Divers$63K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$62K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$62K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$61K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$57K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$54K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$47K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$46K
- Bicycle Repairers$46K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
Community and Social Service16 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$97K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$96K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$82K
- Healthcare Social Workers$80K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$80K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$76K
- Health Education Specialists$75K
- Social Workers, All Other$74K
- Clergy$73K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$62K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$55K
- Community Health Workers$53K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$53K
- Religious Workers, All Other$50K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46K
Protective Service15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$113K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$104K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$100K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$84K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$75K
- Firefighters$71K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$68K
- Animal Control Workers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$49K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$48K
- Security Guards$44K
- School Bus Monitors$40K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37K
Production63 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$99K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$92K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$85K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$80K
- Tool and Die Makers$76K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$71K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$71K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$70K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$66K
- Machinists$65K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$63K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$62K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$59K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Furniture Finishers$57K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$56K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$54K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$53K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$53K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$53K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$52K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$51K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$50K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$50K
- Production Workers, All Other$50K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$49K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$49K
- Printing Press Operators$49K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Upholsterers$48K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Etchers and Engravers$48K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47K
- Helpers--Production Workers$46K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$46K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$46K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Sewing Machine Operators$41K
- Food Batchmakers$40K
- Bakers$39K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$39K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$38K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37K
Office and Administrative Support43 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$82K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$73K
- Brokerage Clerks$72K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$72K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$71K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$69K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$68K
- Statistical Assistants$66K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$64K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$64K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$62K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$62K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$60K
- Bill and Account Collectors$60K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$59K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$58K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$57K
- New Accounts Clerks$55K
- File Clerks$55K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$55K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54K
- Order Clerks$53K
- Word Processors and Typists$52K
- Customer Service Representatives$51K
- Procurement Clerks$51K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$50K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Office Clerks, General$50K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Tellers$46K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$45K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$45K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$45K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$44K
- Couriers and Messengers$44K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Engineers$135K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$108K
- Insurance Sales Agents$102K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$97K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$93K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$88K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$86K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$74K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$70K
- Advertising Sales Agents$69K
- Travel Agents$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$58K
- Parts Salespersons$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$42K
- Retail Salespersons$40K
- Cashiers$36K
Transportation and Material Moving28 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$292K
- Commercial Pilots$186K
- Air Traffic Controllers$139K
- Transportation Inspectors$93K
- Crane and Tower Operators$82K
- Flight Attendants$81K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$77K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$61K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61K
- Bus Drivers, School$56K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$52K
- Light Truck Drivers$50K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49K
- Driver/Sales Workers$45K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$44K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$42K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$42K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$41K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$40K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$39K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Parking Attendants$36K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$35K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$58K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$52K
- Pest Control Workers$49K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
Healthcare Support17 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$74K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$70K
- Massage Therapists$61K
- Dental Assistants$54K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$51K
- Medical Transcriptionists$51K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$48K
- Medical Assistants$48K
- Psychiatric Aides$47K
- Phlebotomists$46K
- Nursing Assistants$45K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$45K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$43K
- Pharmacy Aides$42K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40K
- Orderlies$38K
- Physical Therapist Aides$37K
Personal Care and Service20 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$64K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$55K
- Animal Trainers$53K
- Residential Advisors$49K
- Skincare Specialists$48K
- Costume Attendants$48K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$48K
- Funeral Attendants$47K
- Concierges$44K
- Animal Caretakers$42K
- Recreation Workers$41K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$39K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$37K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$37K
- Childcare Workers$37K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$37K
- Tour and Travel Guides$36K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$36K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$55K
- Bartenders$50K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46K
- Waiters and Waitresses$46K
- Cooks, Restaurant$42K
- Food Preparation Workers$38K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$38K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37K
- Dishwashers$37K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$36K
- Cooks, Fast Food$36K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36K
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Salary in Hartford: questions
What is a good salary in Hartford?
Half of all workers in the Hartford metro earn less than $59,940 and the average is $76,720. Earning more than $96,550 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Hartford to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $72,694, because prices here are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Hartford?
Cardiologists ($397,700), Chief Executives ($344,100), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($321,050).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT (25540), all occupations and 575 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables).
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