verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$97,550/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.90/hr
▲ 17% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
16,770
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$94,151 #5 of 51

Accountant pay in Connecticut, explained

Accountants in Connecticut earn a median of $97,550 per year ($46.90 per hour), which is 17% above the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $64,230, while the most experienced accountants reach about $156,670. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $97,550 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $97,550 is worth about $94,151 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #5 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,230
$30.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,550
$46.90/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$156,670
$75.32/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $97,550 $94,151
New York $102,640 $95,107 −$5,090
Massachusetts $99,460 $94,046 −$1,910
Rhode Island $95,820 $93,684 +$1,730

Accountant in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Connecticut?

Accountants in Connecticut earn a median of $97,550 per year ($46.90 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay accountants well?

At $97,550, Connecticut pays 17% above the national median for accountants. An estimated 16,770 work in the state.

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