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IT Support Specialist Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$70,210/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$33.76/hr
▲ 13% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
9,300
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,764 #8 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in Connecticut, explained

It support specialists in Connecticut earn a median of $70,210 per year ($33.76 per hour), which is 13% above the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $46,180, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $101,540. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $70,210 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $70,210 is worth about $67,764 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #8 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,180
$22.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$70,210
$33.76/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$101,540
$48.82/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $70,210 $67,764
Massachusetts $75,070 $70,983 −$4,860
New York $72,560 $67,234 −$2,350
Rhode Island $62,510 $61,117 +$7,700

IT Support Specialist in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in Connecticut?

It support specialists in Connecticut earn a median of $70,210 per year ($33.76 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay IT support specialists well?

At $70,210, Connecticut pays 13% above the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 9,300 work in the state.

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