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Childcare Workers average salary by city in Connecticut
- Bridgeport$40,060
- New Haven$37,880
- Norwich$37,500
- Hartford$37,200
- Waterbury$36,840
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $40,060 | $38,020 | $37,300 | $33,133 | 107 |
| New Haven | $37,880 | $36,550 | $35,970 | $31,591 | 105 |
| Norwich | $37,500 | $35,950 | $35,380 | $31,301 | 100 |
| Hartford | $37,200 | $35,920 | $35,510 | $31,072 | 103 |
| Waterbury | $36,840 | $35,670 | $35,050 | $30,838 | 100 |
*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 39-9011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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