Median DOL Salary
$92,313
Total DOL Filings
1,494
Companies Hiring
322
Cost of Living Index
112.8
National avg = 100Location vs National
Manchester, CT$92,313
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Manchester, CT is 51.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Manchester
Highest-Paying Occupations in Manchester
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $106,926 | -44.7% | 28 |
| Pharmacists | $97,282 | -28.1% | 11 |
| Management Analysts | $79,810 | -23.1% | 10 |
| Physical Therapists | $63,710 | -38.6% | 14 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $27,394 | -38% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Connecticut
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Connecticut.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $227,930 | 570 |
| Physicians, All Other | $227,720 | 4,740 |
| Commercial Pilots | $227,140 | 360 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $223,620 | 40 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $218,770 | N/A |
| Pediatricians, General | $215,730 | 1,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $214,190 | 620 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $211,420 | 200 |
| Podiatrists | $208,310 | 130 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $198,160 | 900 |
Salary Trend in Manchester, CT
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Manchester, CT has a cost of living index of 112.8, which is 12.8% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $88,652 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $106,926 | $94,792 |
| Pharmacists | $97,282 | $86,243 |
| Management Analysts | $79,810 | $70,754 |
| Physical Therapists | $63,710 | $56,481 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $27,394 | $24,285 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Manchester, CT stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Manchester, CT
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.