Cost of Living in Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.

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Rent in Bridgeport, CT

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Highest-paying jobs in Bridgeport, CT

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Management Occupations

• Chief Executive — $239,200+
• Financial Manager — $211,000
• Computer and Information Systems Manager — $201,440
• Architectural and Engineering Manager — $199,040
• Human Resources Manager — $191,190
• Managers, All Other — $174,520
• Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — $171,910
• Sales Manager — $169,300
• Marketing Manager — $169,240
• Industrial Production Manager — $148,440
• Medical and Health Services Manager — $138,870
• General and Operations Manager — $137,230
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers — $131,970
• Facilities Manager — $117,150
• Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers — $85,770
• Social and Community Service Manager — $77,290
• Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare — $63,550

Business and Financial Operations Occupations

• Financial and Investment Analyst — $158,310
• Personal Financial Advisor — $135,770
• Management Analyst — $112,920
• Project Management Specialist — $109,990
• Loan Officer — $103,850
• Accountant and Auditor — $102,020
• Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $98,650
• Compliance Officer — $97,920
• Logistician — $97,720
• Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $94,280
• Training and Development Specialist — $88,880
• Human Resources Specialist — $85,550
• Cost Estimator — $84,430
• Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $81,030
• Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners — $73,890

Computer and Mathematical Occupations

• Software Developer — $162,650
• Data Scientist — $141,760
• Computer Occupations, All Other — $140,750
• Computer Systems Analyst — $121,700
• Network and Computer Systems Administrator — $117,200
• Computer User Support Specialist — $78,070

Architecture and Engineering Occupations

• Engineers, All Other — $127,640
• Mechanical Engineer — $125,780
• Industrial Engineer — $123,540
• Civil Engineer — $107,870
• Architects, Except Landscape and Naval — $105,140

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

• Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — $140,300

Community and Social Service Occupations

• Child, Family, and School Social Workers — $78,970
• Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — $76,680
• Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $68,140
• Social and Human Service Assistant — $46,140

Legal Occupations

• Lawyer — $180,610
• Paralegal and Legal Assistant — $59,950

Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

• Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — $99,660
• Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $99,360
• Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $98,600
• Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — $96,290
• Teachers and Instructors, All Other — $96,010
• Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — $84,720
• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $82,960
• Librarian and Media Collections Specialist — $81,610
• Special Education Teachers, All Other — $63,510
• Self-Enrichment Teacher — $58,740
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $48,820
• Tutor — $48,660
• Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $43,180
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $39,210

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

• Producer and Director — $100,060
• Public Relations Specialist — $84,990
• Graphic Designer — $81,800
• Coach and Scout — $60,470

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

• Physicians, All Other — $239,200+
• Dentists, General — $180,440
• Pharmacist — $157,440
• Physician Assistant — $145,400
• Nurse Practitioner — $139,330
• Registered Nurse — $105,660
• Occupational Therapist — $105,240
• Physical Therapist — $105,160
• Dental Hygienist — $103,390
• Speech-Language Pathologist — $101,310
• Radiologic Technologist and Technician — $99,950
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician — $76,060
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $75,180
• Veterinary Technologist and Technician — $56,410
• Pharmacy Technician — $48,170

Healthcare Support Occupations

• Dental Assistant — $57,770
• Medical Assistant — $47,970
• Nursing Assistant — $45,560
• Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $38,110

Protective Service Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives — $112,280
• Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $84,000
• Firefighter — $81,680
• Correctional Officer and Jailer — $62,910
• Security Guard — $44,390
• Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — $35,770

Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

• Chef and Head Cook — $66,930
• First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $58,260
• Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $47,380
• Bartender — $45,150
• Cooks, Restaurant — $43,400
• Waiter and Waitress — $38,820
• Food Preparation Worker — $37,820
• Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — $37,210
• Dishwasher — $36,850
• Fast Food and Counter Worker — $36,550
• Cooks, Fast Food — $35,810
• Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $35,300
• Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $35,270

Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations

• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — $61,270
• First-Line Supervisor of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers — $60,820
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $46,430
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $38,630
• Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $37,480

Personal Care and Service Occupations

• Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor — $73,910
• First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services — $61,190
• First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers — $55,640
• Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — $46,470
• Animal Caretaker — $38,180
• Childcare Worker — $38,020
• Recreation Worker — $37,670
• Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $35,620
• Manicurist and Pedicurist — $34,770

Sales and Related Occupations

• Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $133,530
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products — $94,980
• Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $78,380
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $76,790
• First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $58,820
• Insurance Sales Agent — $56,240
• Parts Salesperson — $45,670
• Counter and Rental Clerk — $41,590
• Retail Salesperson — $37,330
• Cashier — $36,420

Office and Administrative Support Occupations

• Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant — $100,930
• First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $79,770
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $61,390
• Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $59,220
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $57,440
• Billing and Posting Clerk — $55,960
• Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $50,090
• Customer Service Representative — $49,970
• Office Clerks, General — $49,100
• Teller — $47,230
• Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $46,840
• Receptionist and Information Clerk — $44,610
• Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — $42,430

Construction and Extraction Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $92,260
• Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $82,250
• Sheet Metal Worker — $80,520
• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $79,700
• Electrician — $79,560
• Carpenter — $63,210
• Painters, Construction and Maintenance — $59,590
• Construction Laborer — $59,030

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $94,070
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $77,490
• Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers — $77,270
• Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $62,440
• Automotive Body and Related Repairer — $60,410
• Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other — $57,520
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $57,500

Production Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $82,990
• Machinist — $63,100
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $55,540
• Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — $45,860
• Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $42,290
• Food Batchmaker — $39,400
• Baker — $37,100

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $64,110
• Bus Drivers, School — $63,710
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $61,580
• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $55,680
• Light Truck Driver — $46,430
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $43,550
• Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur — $40,650
• Stocker and Order Filler — $38,060
• Packers and Packagers, Hand — $36,690
• Driver/Sales Worker — $36,390
• Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $36,050

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