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Average salary by job family in Waterbury
| Management | $150,420 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $125,400 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $109,730 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $105,480 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $104,380 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $99,230 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $92,310 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $91,600 |
| Construction and Extraction | $70,990 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $67,940 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $66,100 |
| Community and Social Service | $62,100 |
| Protective Service | $61,430 |
| Sales and Related | $55,990 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $55,040 |
| Production | $53,360 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $49,290 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $44,050 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $43,340 |
| Healthcare Support | $43,040 |
| Personal Care and Service | $41,670 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $40,670 |
Highest-paying jobs in Waterbury
- Chief Executives$337,450
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$296,670
- Commercial Pilots$267,680
- Pediatricians, General$247,000
- Physicians, All Other$190,830
- Writers and Authors$186,370
- Financial Managers$186,270
- Dentists, General$183,450
- Lawyers$177,300
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$174,560
Most common jobs in Waterbury and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,360 | $39,640 | $37,690 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,860 | $35,600 | $34,850 |
| Cashiers | 3,450 | $35,880 | $35,100 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,430 | $39,720 | $37,890 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,370 | $156,820 | $130,900 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,310 | $39,820 | $35,360 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,230 | $43,260 | $39,990 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,050 | $103,200 | $101,690 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,350 | $48,820 | $46,570 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,330 | $53,370 | $50,460 |
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Cost of living in Waterbury
Prices in the Waterbury area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 99.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $69,080 therefore buys what $69,234 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $290,800, 3.4 times the median household income of $86,365.
$290,800typical home value
$86,365median household income
99.8BEA price parity
452,303metro population
Take-home pay in Waterbury
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $38,100 | $31,740 | $2,645 |
| Median wage | $51,440 | $41,641 | $3,470 |
| Average wage | $69,080 | $54,303 | $4,525 |
| 75th percentile wage | $80,680 | $61,773 | $5,148 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables).
Salaries for every job in Waterbury
Management26 jobs
- Chief Executives$337K
- Financial Managers$186K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$175K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$174K
- Sales Managers$171K
- Managers, All Other$166K
- Marketing Managers$164K
- Human Resources Managers$162K
- Training and Development Managers$157K
- General and Operations Managers$157K
- Public Relations Managers$154K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$141K
- Purchasing Managers$135K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$134K
- Construction Managers$132K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$124K
- Industrial Production Managers$122K
- Fundraising Managers$119K
- Facilities Managers$117K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$110K
- Administrative Services Managers$101K
- Education Administrators, All Other$85K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$80K
- Social and Community Service Managers$78K
- Food Service Managers$78K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$63K
Legal2 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media13 jobs
- Writers and Authors$186K
- Art Directors$129K
- Producers and Directors$117K
- Editors$110K
- Technical Writers$90K
- Film and Video Editors$89K
- Public Relations Specialists$81K
- Graphic Designers$76K
- Audio and Video Technicians$66K
- Coaches and Scouts$62K
- Photographers$53K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$46K
- Floral Designers$42K
Computer and Mathematical16 jobs
- Database Architects$159K
- Actuaries$147K
- Computer Network Architects$142K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$135K
- Software Developers$134K
- Information Security Analysts$130K
- Computer Systems Analysts$111K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$98K
- Database Administrators$95K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$94K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$92K
- Web Developers$83K
- Operations Research Analysts$81K
- Data Scientists$80K
- Computer User Support Specialists$69K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$69K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical36 jobs
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$297K
- Pediatricians, General$247K
- Physicians, All Other$191K
- Dentists, General$183K
- Family Medicine Physicians$157K
- Veterinarians$156K
- Optometrists$146K
- Physician Assistants$145K
- Nurse Practitioners$144K
- Pharmacists$136K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$105K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$105K
- Registered Nurses$103K
- Physical Therapists$103K
- Occupational Therapists$102K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$101K
- Dental Hygienists$99K
- Respiratory Therapists$91K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Athletic Trainers$83K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$78K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$78K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Paramedics$76K
- Surgical Technologists$76K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Therapists, All Other$72K
- Opticians, Dispensing$71K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$70K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$67K
- Psychiatric Technicians$59K
- Medical Records Specialists$58K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$52K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$51K
- Pharmacy Technicians$46K
Architecture and Engineering19 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$141K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$123K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$118K
- Engineers, All Other$112K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$110K
- Materials Engineers$107K
- Electrical Engineers$106K
- Mechanical Engineers$106K
- Civil Engineers$103K
- Industrial Engineers$102K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$101K
- Surveyors$85K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$76K
- Mechanical Drafters$72K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$70K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
Business and Financial Operations25 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$146K
- Management Analysts$125K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$116K
- Project Management Specialists$105K
- Insurance Underwriters$102K
- Loan Officers$101K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$99K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$96K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$95K
- Accountants and Auditors$94K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$94K
- Labor Relations Specialists$90K
- Credit Analysts$89K
- Logisticians$89K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$89K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$88K
- Human Resources Specialists$86K
- Compliance Officers$86K
- Cost Estimators$85K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$82K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79K
- Training and Development Specialists$75K
- Fundraisers$69K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$68K
- Tax Preparers$45K
Life, Physical, and Social Science7 jobs
Construction and Extraction14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$93K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$90K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$83K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$79K
- Electricians$75K
- Sheet Metal Workers$69K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$67K
- Carpenters$66K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$65K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$63K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$60K
- Construction Laborers$58K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$57K
- Helpers--Electricians$47K
Educational Instruction and Library28 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Instructional Coordinators$98K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$94K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$86K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$86K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$85K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$85K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$83K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$82K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$80K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$78K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$77K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$71K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$57K
- Tutors$54K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49K
- Library Technicians$47K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$46K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$42K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair19 jobs
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$113K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$95K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$79K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$71K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$71K
- Home Appliance Repairers$71K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$70K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$70K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$68K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$54K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$50K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Marriage and Family Therapists$106K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$96K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$80K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$79K
- Healthcare Social Workers$73K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$72K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69K
- Clergy$66K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$54K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$45K
Protective Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$93K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$84K
- Firefighters$74K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$73K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$56K
- Animal Control Workers$52K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$50K
- Security Guards$42K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37K
- School Bus Monitors$36K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Engineers$131K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$112K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$101K
- Insurance Sales Agents$93K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$89K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$83K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$79K
- Advertising Sales Agents$65K
- Travel Agents$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57K
- Telemarketers$57K
- Parts Salespersons$48K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$46K
- Retail Salespersons$40K
- Cashiers$36K
Office and Administrative Support35 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$67K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$62K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$61K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$59K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$58K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$56K
- New Accounts Clerks$56K
- Order Clerks$55K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$53K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$52K
- Bill and Account Collectors$51K
- Customer Service Representatives$50K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Office Clerks, General$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$47K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47K
- Tellers$46K
- File Clerks$45K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$43K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$43K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$42K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37K
Production41 jobs
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$86K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$76K
- Tool and Die Makers$75K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$60K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59K
- Machinists$59K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$57K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$52K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$52K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Printing Press Operators$48K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Production Workers, All Other$45K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$42K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$40K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40K
- Sewing Machine Operators$38K
- Bakers$38K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$37K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
Transportation and Material Moving16 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$268K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61K
- Bus Drivers, School$55K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$50K
- Light Truck Drivers$50K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$36K
- Parking Attendants$36K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$56K
- Pest Control Workers$48K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$43K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$73K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$69K
- Psychiatric Aides$58K
- Dental Assistants$53K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$52K
- Medical Transcriptionists$50K
- Phlebotomists$48K
- Medical Assistants$47K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45K
- Nursing Assistants$45K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40K
- Orderlies$38K
- Pharmacy Aides$38K
- Physical Therapist Aides$36K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$70K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$53K
- Skincare Specialists$49K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$46K
- Residential Advisors$45K
- Funeral Attendants$45K
- Animal Caretakers$43K
- Concierges$40K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$37K
- Childcare Workers$37K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$54K
- Bartenders$50K
- Waiters and Waitresses$44K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$43K
- Cooks, Short Order$42K
- Cooks, Restaurant$41K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$38K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$37K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$36K
- Dishwashers$35K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$35K
- Cooks, Fast Food$35K
Jobs paid by the hour in Waterbury
For 1 job in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $78.57 | $85.80 | 30 |
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Salary in Waterbury: questions
What is a good salary in Waterbury?
Half of all workers in the Waterbury metro earn less than $51,440 and the average is $69,080. Earning more than $80,680 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Waterbury to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $69,615, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Waterbury?
Chief Executives ($337,450), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($296,670), Commercial Pilots ($267,680).
What is the average salary in Shelton?
Shelton is part of the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area, where the average salary is $69,080 a year and the median $51,440. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Shelton, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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. Area Waterbury-Shelton, CT (47930), all occupations and 387 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro).
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables).
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