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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic average salary by city in Connecticut
- Bridgeport$51,480
- Hartford$50,590
- New Haven$49,490
- Waterbury$47,270
- Norwich$45,450
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $51,480 | $47,280 | $38,150 | $41,671 | 107 |
| Hartford | $50,590 | $48,700 | $37,860 | $41,000 | 103 |
| New Haven | $49,490 | $46,070 | $37,490 | $40,166 | 105 |
| Waterbury | $47,270 | $39,680 | $38,860 | $38,472 | 100 |
| Norwich | $45,450 | $39,080 | $37,520 | $37,083 | 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 51-4072.
- 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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