Accountants and Auditors pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $46.90 an hour ($97,550 a year). About 16,770 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($83,680). Connecticut ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.88 | $64,230 |
| 25% of workers | $37.51 | $78,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.90 | $97,550 |
| 75% of workers | $59.46 | $123,670 |
| 90% of workers | $75.32 | $156,670 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $102,020 | 5,000 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $95,940 | 6,780 |
| New Haven | $94,960 | 2,000 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $93,010 | 1,230 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $82,530 | 740 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Loan Officers | $95,730 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $100,690 |
| Budget Analysts | $95,440 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $89,140 |
| Tax Preparers | $41,130 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $113,990 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $86,050 |
| Credit Analysts | $98,230 |
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