State profile · CT
Healthcare wages in Connecticut
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 56 healthcare occupations in Connecticut.
State tax (avg)
5.0%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
104
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
65
Across 56 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Cardiologists$488,940
- Anesthesiologists$481,820
- Orthodontists$478,680
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$418,940
- Psychiatrists$326,670
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Physical Therapist Aides$35,770
- Orderlies$37,550
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38,990
- Dietetic Technicians$42,040
- Nursing Assistants$44,790
Every healthcare occupation in Connecticut
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
56 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontists | physician | $478,680 | $454,746 | 77 |
| Neurologists | physician | $320,680 | $304,646 | 70 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $418,940 | $397,993 | 70 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $94,940 | $90,193 | 70 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $79,890 | $75,896 | 70 |
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $481,820 | $457,729 | 69 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $55,500 | $52,725 | 69 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $91,970 | $87,372 | 68 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | support | $44,840 | $42,598 | 68 |
| Audiologists | allied | $113,180 | $107,521 | 68 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $117,150 | $111,293 | 68 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $56,850 | $54,008 | 68 |
| Paramedics | allied | $50,640 | $48,108 | 68 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $326,670 | $310,337 | 68 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $73,690 | $70,006 | 68 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $116,170 | $110,362 | 67 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $42,040 | $39,938 | 67 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $106,330 | $101,014 | 67 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $75,880 | $72,086 | 67 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $38,990 | $37,041 | 67 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $103,230 | $98,069 | 66 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $216,830 | $205,989 | 66 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $139,860 | $132,867 | 66 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $102,740 | $97,603 | 66 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $138,470 | $131,547 | 66 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $102,440 | $97,318 | 66 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $104,360 | $99,142 | 66 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $63,240 | $60,078 | 66 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $85,230 | $80,969 | 66 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $100,110 | $95,105 | 66 |
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