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Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other average salary by city in Connecticut
- New Haven$42,530
- Hartford$38,480
- Bridgeport$38,050
- Waterbury$36,450
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $42,530 | $39,320 | $34,600 | $34,936 | 105 |
| Hartford | $38,480 | $35,980 | $34,010 | $32,008 | 103 |
| Bridgeport | $38,050 | $36,410 | $34,520 | $31,680 | 107 |
| Waterbury | $36,450 | $37,440 | $34,010 | $30,540 | 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.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other states
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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 53-3099.
- 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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