Salaries in Waterbury, CT

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT • 415 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $360,61090
      Commercial Pilots $315,450130
      Chief Executives $248,810130
      Pediatricians, General $219,190150
      Dentists, General $170,460150
      Database Architects $163,73060
      Computer Network Architects $160,520120
      Financial Managers $159,6601,140
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $157,800330
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $156,190560
      Marketing Managers $152,460480
      Veterinarians $152,20080
      Public Relations Managers $150,74070
      Lawyers $149,080370
      Physician Assistants $143,480180
      Managers, All Other $141,050540
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $138,91070
      Sales Managers $137,950740
      Optometrists $136,59050
      Pharmacists $134,710290
      Nurse Practitioners $133,940230
      Actuaries $132,42030
      Aerospace Engineers $129,50070
      Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $128,940
      Sales Engineers $128,53090
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $128,310440
      Family Medicine Physicians $128,29060
      Software Developers $128,1601,110
      Information Security Analysts $126,37060
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $125,310250
      Human Resources Managers $125,160260
      Administrative Services Managers $124,400150
      Purchasing Managers $122,430130
      General and Operations Managers $120,0004,110
      Financial Risk Specialists $119,34030
      Computer Occupations, All Other $116,49070
      Industrial Production Managers $115,400370
      Personal Financial Advisors $113,740110
      Medical and Health Services Managers $112,630760
      Art Directors $110,34080
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $109,570130
      Nuclear Medicine Technologists $109,07030
      Construction Managers $108,440310
      Facilities Managers $106,470230
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $106,120110
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $105,900
      Computer Systems Analysts $105,500370
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $104,690200
      Mechanical Engineers $104,270380
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $103,74080
      Speech-Language Pathologists $103,540210
      Computer Programmers $103,39060
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $103,060120
      Management Analysts $102,590320
      Physical Therapists $102,530480
      Occupational Therapists $101,230370
      Financial and Investment Analysts $100,720200
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $100,62060
      Registered Nurses $100,3103,100
      Civil Engineers $99,900330
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $99,56030
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $99,46090
      Producers and Directors $98,920790
      Project Management Specialists $98,500610
      Industrial Engineers $98,450520
      Electrical Engineers $98,440190
      Instructional Coordinators $98,140100
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $98,05030
      Labor Relations Specialists $97,82050
      Materials Engineers $97,73040
      Dental Hygienists $97,630310
      Training and Development Managers $96,85060
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $96,82080
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $96,610220
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $96,540230
      Physicians, All Other $95,900230
      School Psychologists $95,610100
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $95,420110
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $95,310100
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $94,90090
      Computer Hardware Engineers $93,59030
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $92,61090
      Writers and Authors $92,28080
      Fundraising Managers $91,83030
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $91,740160
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $91,61040
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $90,83030
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $90,780110
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $89,440110
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $89,040250
      Chemists $88,80060
      Engineers, All Other $88,350100
      Marriage and Family Therapists $86,92040
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $86,710580
      Insurance Sales Agents $86,170360
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $85,97060
      Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $85,240100
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $85,17030
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $84,150160
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,810590
      Accountants and Auditors $83,7501,300
      Web Developers $83,71050
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,520670
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $83,440320
      Insurance Underwriters $82,96090
      Health Education Specialists $82,87030
      Database Administrators $82,54050
      Technical Writers $82,43070
      Construction and Building Inspectors $81,98090
      Editors $81,910260
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $81,32090
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $81,15070
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $80,840140
      Logisticians $80,770160
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $80,46050
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $80,45080
      Credit Analysts $80,38050
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $80,06060
      Respiratory Therapists $79,920200
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $79,68080
      Film and Video Editors $79,630180
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,13030
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $79,050190
      Surgical Technologists $79,010100
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,700440
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $78,61070
      Firefighters $78,410230
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,3801,490
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $78,320380
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $78,310170
      Operations Research Analysts $78,200100
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,090310
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $77,81060
      Loan Officers $77,790160
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,5401,000
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $77,28050
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $77,180120
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,150860
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,0802,050
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $77,000110
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $76,79050
      Computer Network Support Specialists $76,76040
      Cost Estimators $76,740230
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $76,620200
      Financial Specialists, All Other $76,58040
      Audio and Video Technicians $76,17050
      Surveyors $75,76050
      Electricians $75,650880
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $75,340250
      Healthcare Social Workers $75,330250
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $75,23060
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,790560
      Compliance Officers $74,580250
      Human Resources Specialists $74,280720
      Tool and Die Makers $73,860570
      Counselors, All Other $73,28040
      Urban and Regional Planners $73,12030
      Physical Therapist Assistants $73,040110
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $73,000510
      Athletic Trainers $72,80030
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,670290
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $72,130850
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $71,84030
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,540640
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,980430
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $70,9701,330
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $70,560130
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $70,43050
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,3502,340
      Paramedics $69,170140
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $69,08030
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $68,83060
      Education Administrators, All Other $68,58040
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,47030
      Mechanical Drafters $67,38070
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $67,380470
      Food Service Managers $67,190200
      Public Relations Specialists $66,630120
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $66,2401,200
      Computer User Support Specialists $66,100680
      Social and Community Service Managers $65,260410
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,190100
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,070300
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $65,060220
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $64,390120
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $64,10040
      Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $64,03030
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $64,010180
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,890110
      Training and Development Specialists $63,280240
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,190710
      Graphic Designers $63,170300
      Opticians, Dispensing $63,17070
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $62,910100
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $62,810190
      Travel Agents $62,60040
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,540380
      Therapists, All Other $62,48050
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $62,41050
      Fire Inspectors and Investigators $62,40070
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,290560
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $62,010160
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $61,860220
      Private Detectives and Investigators $61,85050
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $61,810250
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $61,800420
      Chefs and Head Cooks $61,650270
      Carpenters $61,530500
      Fundraisers $61,42060
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $61,41040
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $61,26050
      Highway Maintenance Workers $61,050190
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $60,79080
      New Accounts Clerks $60,580
      Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $60,56040
      Clergy $60,48080
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $60,330170
      Home Appliance Repairers $60,32040
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $60,040130
      Bus Drivers, School $59,850730
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $59,660150
      Postal Service Clerks $59,550110
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $59,48030
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $59,47060
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $59,170380
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $59,060120
      Massage Therapists $59,04060
      Interior Designers $59,02030
      Medical Equipment Repairers $58,63040
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,4201,720
      Roofers $58,410120
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $58,390560
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $57,90040
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,56040
      Data Scientists $57,410170
      Psychiatric Aides $57,36040
      Telemarketers $57,14070
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $56,930140
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $56,86040
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $56,030370
      Community Health Workers $55,58040
      Medical Records Specialists $55,290100
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $55,22090
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $55,13060
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $54,140130
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $53,66060
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,2301,480
      Machinists $53,180830
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $53,11090
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $52,570200
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $52,150250
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $51,670110
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $51,65060
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,550200
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $51,51090
      Sheet Metal Workers $51,450150
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $51,060160
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $50,98050
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $50,980130
      Chemical Technicians $50,91040
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $50,890140
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,8501,310
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $50,560140
      Advertising Sales Agents $50,48070
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,410110
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,340200
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $50,180110
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $49,95040
      Construction Laborers $49,8401,010
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,510920
      Billing and Posting Clerks $49,420380
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $49,410110
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,35060
      Dental Assistants $49,260360
      Medical Equipment Preparers $49,05050
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,5902,460
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,560360
      Procurement Clerks $48,52040
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,4201,440
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,4001,050
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $48,390140
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,38030
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $48,32080
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $48,300210
      Psychiatric Technicians $48,280140
      Photographers $48,19040
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,000440
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $47,930180
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,890990
      Coaches and Scouts $47,870260
      Phlebotomists $47,740210
      Tutors $47,550270
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $47,530140
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,44030
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,390150
      Animal Control Workers $46,90030
      Medical Transcriptionists $46,80050
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,740170
      Emergency Medical Technicians $46,530290
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,510910
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,42070
      Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $46,190
      Tellers $46,030410
      Customer Service Representatives $46,0302,600
      Pest Control Workers $45,860110
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $45,80060
      Medical Assistants $45,790780
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,430210
      Office Clerks, General $45,3002,460
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,980480
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $44,09040
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,860210
      Data Entry Keyers $43,840140
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $43,710960
      Printing Press Operators $43,580200
      Animal Trainers $43,18030
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,870500
      Nursing Assistants $42,7802,100
      Light Truck Drivers $42,4101,110
      Financial Clerks, All Other $42,380110
      Order Clerks $42,380110
      Parts Salespersons $42,330310
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,330650
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $42,060680
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $41,630420
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $41,560100
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,54050
      Helpers--Electricians $41,08080
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $41,01030
      Library Technicians $40,60060
      Floral Designers $40,51040
      Driver/Sales Workers $40,200430
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,130230
      Rehabilitation Counselors $40,070380
      Social and Human Service Assistants $40,0701,400
      Security Guards $39,9801,800
      Residential Advisors $39,850190
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,620200
      Cooks, All Other $39,57040
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $39,4803,400
      Counter and Rental Clerks $39,450330
      Couriers and Messengers $39,30040
      Pharmacy Technicians $38,780640
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,5901,550
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,59090
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,5402,500
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,500340
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $38,490340
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,460310
      Stockers and Order Fillers $38,4003,350
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,2601,360
      Production Workers, All Other $38,210260
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $38,080170
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,970100
      Funeral Attendants $37,840100
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,790210
      Helpers--Production Workers $37,680280
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,6705,330
      Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $37,61040
      Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $37,51090
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $37,44040
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,310570
      Tire Repairers and Changers $37,31070
      Parking Attendants $37,01060
      Cooks, Restaurant $36,9601,090
      Food Batchmakers $36,82040
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,760410
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $36,65040
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,630120
      School Bus Monitors $36,51070
      Concierges $36,47030
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,440310
      Cooks, Short Order $36,220
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,120130
      Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $36,07080
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $35,760100
      Tax Preparers $35,74080
      Sewing Machine Operators $35,71070
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,620290
      Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $35,60060
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,590130
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,530130
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,530520
      Food Preparation Workers $35,4901,250
      Pharmacy Aides $35,43050
      Waiters and Waitresses $35,3601,790
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $35,350310
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $35,31060
      Bakers $35,220270
      Cooks, Fast Food $35,080400
      Animal Caretakers $35,080240
      File Clerks $35,06050
      Retail Salespersons $34,6903,300
      Orderlies $34,67060
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,650610
      Childcare Workers $34,5201,040
      Physical Therapist Aides $34,40080
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $34,090420
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,090370
      Dishwashers $34,060740
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $34,000
      Library Assistants, Clerical $33,960130
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,8202,240
      Bartenders $33,740670
      Recreation Workers $33,740600
      Cashiers $33,6503,480
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,3003,760
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $33,290
      Bill and Account Collectors $33,060130
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $33,000
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $32,780300
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $32,640490
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $32,640270
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $32,640490
      Skincare Specialists $32,64040