Connecticut Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Connecticut from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $59,690 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $16.94/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $494
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Connecticut
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
| # | Occupation | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists320 jobs | $488,940 |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians470 jobs | $418,940 |
| 3 | Psychiatrists560 jobs | $326,670 |
| 4 | Neurologists120 jobs | $320,680 |
| 5 | Chief Executives1,660 jobs | $295,120 |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists480 jobs | $236,960 |
| 7 | Commercial Pilots460 jobs | $232,160 |
| 8 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates230 jobs | $217,760 |
Most common jobs in Connecticut
Top H-1B employers in Connecticut
| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 359 | $104,062 |
| 2 | Yale University | 286 | $80,000 |
| 3 | Infosys Limited | 283 | $81,765 |
| 4 | Asml US, LP | 217 | $127,171 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut | 94 | $73,250 |
| 6 | Grandison Management, Inc. | 89 | $79,872 |
| 7 | LTIMindtree Limited | 73 | $97,491 |
| 8 | Accenture LLP | 60 | $149,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Connecticut?
- The median wage for all occupations in Connecticut is $59,690 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Connecticut?
- Connecticut's unemployment rate was 5.1% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Connecticut?
- Cardiologists have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Connecticut: $488,940 a year.
More Connecticut labor data
- Unemployment by county5.1% statewide
- Jobs by industry1.73 million jobs, +0.9% in a year
- Minimum wage$16.94 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$494 a week on average
- Union membership16.1% in 2025
- Federal job openings137 open now