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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Connecticut
- Bridgeport$44,060
- Waterbury$42,770
- New Haven$42,750
- Norwich$42,730
- Hartford$41,630
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $44,060 | $38,180 | $37,310 | $36,023 | 107 |
| Waterbury | $42,770 | $35,740 | $35,270 | $35,120 | 100 |
| New Haven | $42,750 | $36,790 | $36,040 | $35,104 | 105 |
| Norwich | $42,730 | $35,660 | $35,130 | $35,089 | 100 |
| Hartford | $41,630 | $36,470 | $35,860 | $34,290 | 103 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 39-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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