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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists average salary by city in Connecticut
- New Haven$91,230
- Bridgeport$86,180
- Hartford$81,190
- Norwich$71,910
- Waterbury$71,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $91,230 | $82,420 | $68,150 | $68,568 | 105 |
| Bridgeport | $86,180 | $81,610 | $64,890 | $65,318 | 107 |
| Hartford | $81,190 | $77,800 | $63,200 | $62,107 | 103 |
| Norwich | $71,910 | $65,300 | $57,440 | $56,114 | 100 |
| Waterbury | $71,190 | $67,250 | $49,880 | $55,672 | 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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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 25-4022.
- 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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