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Dentists, General average salary by city in Connecticut
- Bridgeport$194,320
- Hartford$185,220
- Norwich$184,340
- Waterbury$183,450
- New Haven$159,210
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $194,320 | $180,440 | $139,050 | $133,783 | 107 |
| Hartford | $185,220 | $125,330 | $89,990 | $127,545 | 103 |
| Norwich | $184,340 | $167,160 | $120,820 | $126,952 | 100 |
| Waterbury | $183,450 | $174,370 | $130,250 | $126,397 | 100 |
| New Haven | $159,210 | $129,380 | $103,430 | $111,283 | 105 |
*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 29-1021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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