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Editors average salary by city in Connecticut
- Waterbury$110,240
- New Haven$99,420
- Bridgeport$96,540
- Hartford$82,470
- Norwich$77,780
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury | $110,240 | $87,150 | $81,990 | $80,719 | 100 |
| New Haven | $99,420 | $98,550 | $83,740 | $73,829 | 105 |
| Bridgeport | $96,540 | $88,610 | $60,460 | $71,961 | 107 |
| Hartford | $82,470 | $79,870 | $50,180 | $62,912 | 103 |
| Norwich | $77,780 | $72,340 | $47,020 | $59,895 | 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 27-3041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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