Median DOL Salary
$77,503
Total DOL Filings
407
Companies Hiring
115
Cost of Living Index
112.8
National avg = 100Location vs National
West Haven, CT$77,503
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in West Haven, CT is 27.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in West Haven
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | 127 | $64,673 | Other | |
| University of New Haven | 95 | $80,000 | Other | |
| AllExcel, Inc. | 19 | $71,455 | Other | |
| Grandison Management | 19 | $68,786 | Other | |
| Bridgeport Hospital | 10 | $65,570 | Other | |
| Cloud Data Systems Inc | 5 | $90,210 | Other | |
| WEST HAVEN SMILE DENTAL LLC | 5 | $94,131 | Other | |
| Reliance Environmental, LLC | 5 | $85,072 | Other | |
| Aschettino Associates, LLC | 5 | $66,040 | Other | |
| RE IT Services Inc | 5 | $87,027 | Other | |
| West Haven Pharmacy LLC | 4 | $109,200 | Other | |
| Capgemini America Inc | 4 | $85,900 | Staffing | |
| Woodland Power Products, Inc. | 4 | $77,813 | Other | |
| Saint Mary's Hospital Inc. | 4 | $59,000 | Other | |
| VA CONNECTICUT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | 3 | $308,256 | Other | |
| Defense Finance & ACTG Serv | 3 | $50,000 | Other | |
| SMART WORKS, LLC | 3 | $80,912 | Other | |
| DEVICE42 INC. | 3 | $80,500 | Other | |
| iSoft LLC | 3 | $91,915 | Other | |
| Mastek Inc. | 3 | $105,000 | Other | |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | 3 | $56,000 | Other | |
| Aroomy | 3 | $65,000 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 3 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Solstice Solutions Inc | 3 | $65,000 | Other | |
| WELLSPRING CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, IN | 2 | $52,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in West Haven
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,000 | +23.1% | 6 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,204 | -7.7% | 7 |
| Physical Therapists | $69,077 | -33.4% | 8 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,170 | -8.1% | 9 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,002 | -25.7% | 6 |
| Chemists | $63,800 | -27.8% | 16 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $48,910 | N/A | 18 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $47,480 | -63% | 14 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $35,096 | -29.8% | 7 |
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 West Haven, CT
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
West Haven, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,000 | $93,085 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,204 | $71,989 |
| Physical Therapists | $69,077 | $61,238 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,170 | $58,661 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,002 | $57,626 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.