Cost of living

Cost of living in Connecticut: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Connecticut is about $1,483/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 297 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Chief Executive$15,548/mo10%
Nurse Anesthetist$14,926/mo10%
Family Physician$13,199/mo11%
Natural Sciences Manager$12,047/mo12%
Dentist$11,911/mo12%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$10,730/mo14%
Marketing Manager$10,575/mo14%
Financial Manager$10,547/mo14%
IT Manager$10,392/mo14%
Lawyer$10,385/mo14%
Optometrist$9,572/mo15%
Computer Hardware Engineer$9,532/mo16%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$9,214/mo16%
Human Resources Manager$9,170/mo16%
Physician Assistant$9,157/mo16%
Public Relations Manager$9,008/mo16%
Pharmacist$8,856/mo17%
Sales Manager$8,835/mo17%
Nurse Practitioner$8,800/mo17%
Actuary$8,670/mo17%
Network Architect$8,436/mo18%
Purchasing Manager$8,434/mo18%
Industrial Production Manager$8,431/mo18%
Veterinarian$8,303/mo18%
Information Security Analyst$8,280/mo18%
Healthcare Manager$8,155/mo18%
Medical Scientist$8,138/mo18%
Software Developer$8,130/mo18%
Financial Advisor$8,067/mo18%
Operations Manager$8,048/mo18%
Construction Manager$7,807/mo19%
Administrative Services Manager$7,450/mo20%
Database Administrator$7,436/mo20%
Electrical Engineer$7,427/mo20%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$7,396/mo20%
Data Scientist$7,329/mo20%
Financial Examiner$7,260/mo20%
Police and Detective$7,091/mo21%
Facilities Manager$7,022/mo21%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$6,885/mo22%
Chiropractor$6,856/mo22%
Systems Analyst$6,749/mo22%
Architect$6,724/mo22%
Physical Therapist$6,713/mo22%
Management Consultant$6,692/mo22%
Computer Programmer$6,666/mo22%
Financial Analyst$6,616/mo22%
Mechanical Engineer$6,611/mo22%
Labor Relations Specialist$6,572/mo23%
Speech Pathologist$6,572/mo23%
Registered Nurse$6,540/mo23%
Network Administrator$6,499/mo23%
Project Management Specialist$6,494/mo23%
Industrial Engineer$6,462/mo23%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$6,460/mo23%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$6,442/mo23%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$6,431/mo23%
Civil Engineer$6,408/mo23%
Sonographer$6,408/mo23%
Occupational Therapist$6,382/mo23%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$6,304/mo24%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$6,302/mo24%
Operations Research Analyst$6,195/mo24%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$6,183/mo24%
Chemist$6,175/mo24%
Dental Hygienist$6,143/mo24%
Computer Network Support Specialist$6,035/mo25%
Construction and Building Inspector$5,927/mo25%
Web Developer$5,762/mo26%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$5,663/mo26%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$5,617/mo26%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$5,597/mo26%
Police Officer$5,547/mo27%
Producers and Director$5,490/mo27%
Elementary School Teacher$5,487/mo27%
Compliance Officer$5,483/mo27%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$5,457/mo27%
Claims Adjuster$5,403/mo27%
Insurance Underwriter$5,394/mo27%
Instructional Coordinator$5,370/mo28%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$5,356/mo28%
Special Ed Teacher$5,327/mo28%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$5,324/mo28%
High School Teacher$5,316/mo28%
Respiratory Therapist$5,303/mo28%
Accountant$5,301/mo28%
Radiologic Technologist$5,286/mo28%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$5,216/mo28%
Surgical Technologist$5,212/mo28%
Construction Supervisor$5,182/mo29%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$5,152/mo29%
Healthcare Social Worker$5,149/mo29%
Training and Development Specialist$5,145/mo29%
Editor$5,132/mo29%
Cost Estimator$5,117/mo29%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$5,117/mo29%
Credit Analyst$5,090/mo29%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$5,086/mo29%
Librarian$5,068/mo29%
Sales Representative$5,052/mo29%
Logistician$5,029/mo29%
Food Service Manager$5,026/mo30%
Dietitian$5,010/mo30%
Property Manager$5,005/mo30%
Production and Operating Worker$4,999/mo30%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$4,978/mo30%
Firefighter$4,971/mo30%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$4,960/mo30%
HR Specialist$4,954/mo30%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$4,926/mo30%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,921/mo30%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,921/mo30%
Public Relations Specialist$4,914/mo30%
Sheet Metal Worker$4,881/mo30%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$4,849/mo31%
Market Research Analyst$4,804/mo31%
Equipment Operator$4,795/mo31%
Insurance Agent$4,772/mo31%
Physical Therapist Assistant$4,691/mo32%
Electrician$4,648/mo32%
Loan Officer$4,644/mo32%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$4,620/mo32%
Medical Equipment Repairer$4,609/mo32%
Social and Community Service Manager$4,545/mo33%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$4,509/mo33%
Fundraiser$4,508/mo33%
Writer$4,469/mo33%
Paramedic$4,446/mo33%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$4,337/mo34%
Opticians, Dispensing$4,337/mo34%
Licensed Practical Nurse$4,269/mo35%
School Counselor$4,251/mo35%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$4,242/mo35%
HVAC Technician$4,211/mo35%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$4,205/mo35%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$4,200/mo35%
Plumber$4,196/mo35%
Diesel Mechanic$4,190/mo35%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$4,190/mo35%
IT Support Specialist$4,147/mo36%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$4,142/mo36%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$4,140/mo36%
Carpenter$4,125/mo36%
Graphic Designer$4,107/mo36%
Social Worker$4,098/mo36%
Biological Technician$4,075/mo36%
Interior Designer$4,074/mo36%
Roofer$4,005/mo37%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$4,000/mo37%
Clergy$3,999/mo37%
Medical Records Specialist$3,985/mo37%
Highway Maintenance Worker$3,960/mo37%
Machinist$3,955/mo37%
Advertising Sales Agent$3,949/mo38%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,949/mo38%
Audio and Video Technician$3,938/mo38%
Chef$3,937/mo38%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,921/mo38%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,916/mo38%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$3,896/mo38%
Massage Therapist$3,893/mo38%
Correctional Officer$3,891/mo38%
Welder$3,873/mo38%
Journalist$3,844/mo39%
Fitness Trainer$3,833/mo39%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$3,816/mo39%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,754/mo40%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$3,739/mo40%
Postal Service Clerk$3,739/mo40%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$3,731/mo40%
Truck Driver$3,710/mo40%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,673/mo40%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$3,663/mo40%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,661/mo41%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$3,657/mo41%
Tutor$3,615/mo41%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$3,578/mo41%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$3,552/mo42%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$3,522/mo42%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$3,476/mo43%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$3,433/mo43%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$3,423/mo43%
Library Technician$3,411/mo43%
Bookkeeper$3,403/mo44%
Photographer$3,402/mo44%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$3,394/mo44%
Admin Assistant$3,380/mo44%
Personal Service Worker$3,353/mo44%
Retail Supervisor$3,346/mo44%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$3,338/mo44%
Painter$3,309/mo45%
Construction Laborer$3,299/mo45%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$3,288/mo45%
Real Estate Agent$3,283/mo45%
Skincare Specialist$3,281/mo45%
Security Worker$3,277/mo45%
Billing and Posting Clerk$3,230/mo46%
Psychiatric Technician$3,227/mo46%
Dental Assistant$3,218/mo46%
Auto Mechanic$3,199/mo46%
Bill and Account Collector$3,163/mo47%
Sports Coach$3,158/mo47%
Maintenance Worker$3,153/mo47%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,110/mo48%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$3,090/mo48%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$3,073/mo48%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$3,061/mo48%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$3,058/mo48%
EMT$3,040/mo49%
Bus Drivers, School$3,023/mo49%
Medical Equipment Preparer$3,016/mo49%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,998/mo49%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,996/mo49%
Customer Service Rep$2,992/mo50%
Phlebotomist$2,987/mo50%
Medical Assistant$2,976/mo50%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$2,969/mo50%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$2,968/mo50%
Food Service Supervisor$2,941/mo50%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,913/mo51%
Teller$2,907/mo51%
Landscaper$2,906/mo51%
Office Clerk$2,846/mo52%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,832/mo52%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,824/mo53%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,821/mo53%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,810/mo53%
Pest Control Worker$2,783/mo53%
Telemarketer$2,758/mo54%
Data Entry Keyer$2,713/mo55%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,707/mo55%
Printing Press Operator$2,697/mo55%
Nursing Assistant$2,658/mo56%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$2,614/mo57%
Delivery Driver$2,613/mo57%
Tax Preparer$2,608/mo57%
Residential Advisor$2,607/mo57%
File Clerk$2,602/mo57%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,586/mo57%
Teaching Assistant$2,569/mo58%
Rehabilitation Counselor$2,565/mo58%
Pharmacy Technician$2,543/mo58%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$2,516/mo59%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$2,512/mo59%
Preschool Teacher$2,509/mo59%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,507/mo59%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,496/mo59%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,482/mo60%
Cooks, Short Order$2,461/mo60%
Receptionist$2,447/mo61%
Security Guard$2,446/mo61%
Warehouse Worker$2,446/mo61%
Order Clerk$2,443/mo61%
Sewing Machine Operator$2,443/mo61%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$2,441/mo61%
Parts Salesperson$2,424/mo61%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,419/mo61%
Baker$2,417/mo61%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,406/mo62%
Food Batchmaker$2,395/mo62%
Restaurant Cook$2,394/mo62%
Home Health Aide$2,383/mo62%
Janitor$2,380/mo62%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,379/mo62%
Library Assistants, Clerical$2,373/mo62%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$2,367/mo63%
School Bus Monitor$2,337/mo63%
Server$2,309/mo64%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$2,290/mo65%
Hairdresser$2,286/mo65%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$2,283/mo65%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$2,275/mo65%
Driver/Sales Worker$2,258/mo66%
Retail Salesperson$2,258/mo66%
Food Preparation Worker$2,255/mo66%
Cooks, Fast Food$2,248/mo66%
Animal Caretaker$2,244/mo66%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$2,239/mo66%
Childcare Worker$2,232/mo66%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,225/mo67%
Recreation Worker$2,224/mo67%
Slaughterers and Meat Packer$2,203/mo67%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$2,198/mo67%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,129/mo70%
Bartender$2,113/mo70%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,113/mo70%
Parking Attendant$2,075/mo71%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$2,055/mo72%
Dishwasher$2,051/mo72%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$2,031/mo73%
Cashier$2,030/mo73%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$2,027/mo73%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$2,023/mo73%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$2,020/mo73%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$2,017/mo74%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$2,009/mo74%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$1,968/mo75%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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