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Education Administrators, Postsecondary average salary by city in Connecticut
- New Haven$144,670
- Hartford$141,170
- Bridgeport$125,440
- Norwich$124,950
- Waterbury$124,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $144,670 | $131,190 | $100,380 | $102,268 | 105 |
| Hartford | $141,170 | $130,370 | $96,510 | $100,085 | 103 |
| Bridgeport | $125,440 | $105,540 | $84,730 | $90,353 | 107 |
| Norwich | $124,950 | $122,260 | $88,730 | $90,072 | 100 |
| Waterbury | $124,190 | $106,890 | $91,470 | $89,598 | 100 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary by city and state
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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. SOC code 11-9033.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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