Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Connecticut | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $97,550 | $86,427 | +13% |
| Median hourly wage | $46.90 | $41.55 | +13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $94,160.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Accountant in Connecticut is $97,550, or about $46.90 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. Connecticut is +13% above the national median.
Entry-level accountants in Connecticut typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 16,770 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $97,550, Connecticut offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, accountants rank 149 of the 674 occupations reported in Connecticut — higher than 78% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Personal Financial Advisors at $129,720, Financial Examiners at $120,530, Financial Risk Specialists at $113,990 — all figures are median annual wages for Connecticut.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Connecticut levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 113.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, accountants rank 149 of the 674 occupations reported in Connecticut — higher than 78% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Connecticut | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Financial Advisors | $129,720 | — |
| Financial Examiners | $120,530 | — |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $113,990 | $660 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $109,500 | — |
| Project Management Specialists | $105,240 | $8,410 |
| Management Analysts | $104,960 | $8,000 |
Connecticut levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 113.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 674 occupations in Connecticut.