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Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in Connecticut
- Hartford$79,040
- New Haven$73,540
- Waterbury$71,530
- Bridgeport$67,260
- Norwich$65,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | $79,040 | $78,790 | $59,170 | $60,712 | 103 |
| New Haven | $73,540 | $72,970 | $58,650 | $57,171 | 105 |
| Waterbury | $71,530 | $66,710 | $56,110 | $55,867 | 100 |
| Bridgeport | $67,260 | $63,980 | $41,260 | $53,123 | 107 |
| Norwich | $65,060 | $68,830 | $49,590 | $51,577 | 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 17-3013.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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