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Writers and Authors average salary by city in Connecticut
- Waterbury$186,370
- Bridgeport$111,590
- Hartford$95,970
- New Haven$95,520
- Norwich$84,080
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury | $186,370 | $127,350 | $93,460 | $128,334 | 100 |
| Bridgeport | $111,590 | $103,060 | $78,740 | $81,588 | 107 |
| Hartford | $95,970 | $97,160 | $68,650 | $71,617 | 103 |
| New Haven | $95,520 | $94,410 | $74,660 | $71,325 | 105 |
| Norwich | $84,080 | $84,940 | $68,540 | $63,956 | 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 27-3043.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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