metropolitan statistical area · 35980

Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area

Figures describe the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Norwich city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$57,370
Total employment126,450

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area was $57,370 per year ($27.58 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 126,450 jobs. 347 detailed occupations are published for this area.

Most concentrated occupations

Occupations far more common here than in the U.S. overall (location quotient ≥ 1.5, published estimates only) — a truthful picture of what makes this area’s job mix distinctive.

Location quotient: local share of employment ÷ national share
OccupationLocation quotientEmploymentMedian annual
Machinists2.34550Not published
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters2.31870$76,980
Social and Human Service Assistants2.19780$45,880
Childcare Workers1.91810$35,950
Correctional Officers and Jailers1.89590$64,750
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers1.831,000$105,690
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1.80790$34,380
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers1.76860Not published

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 347 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area
Occupation
Retail Salespersons$35,740$17.183,5801.13
Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,800$16.733,2201.03
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39,570$19.022,9200.83
Cashiers$35,010$16.832,8201.12
Waiters and Waitresses$37,880$18.212,6201.42
Registered Nurses$101,330$48.722,4600.90
General and Operations Managers$126,870$60.992,1400.75
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,460$17.052,0201.12
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,290$17.451,9700.86
Cooks, Restaurant$38,180$18.361,6701.46
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73,920$35.541,6601.42
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,290Not published1,6301.41
Nursing Assistants$44,210$21.261,6101.37
Office Clerks, General$48,600$23.371,5800.79
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,910$20.151,4200.59
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$54,340$26.121,4101.01
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51,570$24.801,2601.38
Customer Service Representatives$45,020$21.641,2400.59
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$51,600$24.811,1001.10
Software Developers$123,780$59.511,0600.77
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$83,840Not published1,0600.94
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,250$17.431,0301.47
Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,870$18.211,0101.36
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,320$29.001,0100.60
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$105,690$50.811,0001.83
Security Guards$35,510$17.079700.93
Food Preparation Workers$36,200$17.409601.33
Project Management Specialists$109,800$52.799201.06
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57,530$27.669100.82
Bartenders$43,950$21.139001.46
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76,980$37.018702.31
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$94,950Not published8601.00
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersNot publishedNot published8601.76
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53,190$25.578200.66
Childcare Workers$35,950$17.288101.91
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,380$16.537901.80
Social and Human Service Assistants$45,880$22.067802.19
Accountants and Auditors$82,530$39.687400.63
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44,260$21.287400.95
Carpenters$64,500$31.017401.36
Electricians$72,240$34.737001.14
Financial Managers$154,190$74.136800.99
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39,340$18.916701.57
Dishwashers$34,820$16.746701.73
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$79,580$38.266501.20
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,160Not published6301.25
Medical Assistants$46,760$22.486300.94
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58,950$28.346301.10
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,610$36.355901.13
Correctional Officers and Jailers$64,750$31.135901.89
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$82,450$39.645501.39
MachinistsNot publishedNot published5502.34
Light Truck Drivers$43,680$21.005400.68
Computer User Support Specialists$62,710$30.155200.89
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34,010$16.355201.48
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63,750$30.655100.50
Bus Drivers, School$59,310$28.515101.56
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,450$30.995001.25
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51,610$24.814900.63
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$138,090$66.394803.43
Medical and Health Services Managers$126,350$60.754700.97
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$92,210$44.334600.70
Rehabilitation Counselors$64,420$30.974505.80
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$81,830$39.344501.40
Human Resources Specialists$76,810$36.934400.59
Pharmacy Technicians$47,050$22.624401.16
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$93,290$44.854300.86
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,640$21.464300.38
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$92,690$44.564200.47
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$58,730$28.244202.30
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,130$29.874100.40
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$44,510$21.404001.10
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,850$17.244001.68
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,310$21.794000.60
Construction Laborers$51,890$24.953900.43
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,730$30.643900.76
Sales Managers$146,690$70.523800.73
Computer and Information Systems Managers$164,170$78.933700.67
Architectural and Engineering Managers$181,690$87.353602.00
Social and Community Service Managers$73,480$35.333602.11
Compliance Officers$83,700$40.243601.05
Industrial Engineers$115,870$55.713601.22
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,960$22.103600.92
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62,700$30.143500.48
Firefighters$62,850$30.223401.22
Managers, All Other$137,120$65.923300.64
Civil Engineers$103,430$49.733301.10
Chefs and Head Cooks$62,220$29.913302.01
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$76,250$36.663300.89
Driver/Sales Workers$34,950$16.803300.99
Training and Development Specialists$85,320$41.023200.87
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$155,350Not published3101.17
Natural Sciences Managers$217,480$104.563003.36
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$105,880$50.903001.19
Tutors$50,350$24.213002.11
Coaches and Scouts$51,920Not published3001.46
Physical Therapists$102,880$49.462901.32
Animal Caretakers$35,660$17.142901.32
Recreation Workers$38,310$18.422901.09
Lawyers$128,040$61.562800.45
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$44,270$21.282801.12
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$34,220$16.452801.79
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73,590$35.382700.92
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$100,720Not published2702.95
Self-Enrichment Teachers$48,570$23.352700.99
Pharmacists$146,900$70.622701.02
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36,140$17.372701.27
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$56,120$26.982600.82
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$87,550Not published2601.24
Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,580$17.112600.57
Management Analysts$108,430$52.132500.34
Manicurists and Pedicurists$34,010$16.352502.04
Tellers$45,140$21.702500.92
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$74,020$35.592502.15
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$74,990$36.052500.75
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,200$23.172500.39
Dental Assistants$56,850$27.332400.76
Parts Salespersons$37,430$18.002401.08
Highway Maintenance Workers$61,690$29.662401.87
Bakers$36,240$17.422401.23
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37,460$18.012401.20
Dental Hygienists$98,630$47.422301.24
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,970$22.582301.62
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,470$16.572300.72
Counter and Rental Clerks$38,700$18.612300.71
Billing and Posting Clerks$47,200$22.692300.70
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$89,830$43.192300.64
Marketing Managers$159,250$76.562100.65
Logisticians$83,410$40.102101.01
Chemists$121,770$58.542103.14
Occupational Therapists$102,670$49.362101.59
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66,850$32.142100.53
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,680$17.152100.67
Facilities Managers$107,890$51.872001.56
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$95,060$45.702001.05
Industrial Production Managers$156,710$75.341900.97
Emergency Medical Technicians$48,890$23.501901.30
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66,700$32.071900.81
Parking Attendants$34,010$16.351901.72
Food Service Managers$76,840$36.941800.91
Computer Systems Analysts$101,360$48.731800.44
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$81,050Not published1801.37
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$65,300$31.391801.62
Physician Assistants$140,030$67.321801.38
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$103,800$49.901801.45
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$79,160$38.061800.46
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$41,600$20.001801.11
Nurse Practitioners$135,930$65.351700.65
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48,850$23.491701.99
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$62,990$30.281600.62
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherNot publishedNot published1603.35
Residential Advisors$38,920$18.711602.30
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35,820$17.221600.98
Cost Estimators$92,600$44.521500.80
Engineers, All Other$132,580$63.741501.18
Biochemists and Biophysicists$135,320$65.061505.58
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$81,570Not published1501.92
Audio and Video Technicians$53,680$25.811502.65
Speech-Language Pathologists$96,670$46.481501.02
Phlebotomists$44,720$21.501501.28
Insurance Sales Agents$72,130$34.681500.37
Public Safety Telecommunicators$63,390$30.481501.81
Human Resources Managers$141,030$67.811400.77
Construction Managers$134,010$64.431400.46
Labor Relations Specialists$76,710$36.881402.60
Computer Occupations, All Other$112,090$53.891400.41
Pediatricians, General$219,350$105.461404.32
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$43,670$20.991401.85
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$54,650$26.271401.45
Financial and Investment Analysts$95,830$46.071300.44
Mechanical Drafters$68,830$33.091304.13
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$84,260$40.511301.22
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$97,440$46.851301.38
Technical Writers$100,650$48.391303.64
Dentists, General$167,160$80.371301.32
Physicians, All Other$377,580$181.531300.48
Paramedics$77,600$37.311301.62
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34,150$16.421301.33
Library Assistants, Clerical$35,730$17.181301.93
Sheet Metal Workers$79,630$38.291301.37
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$38,210$18.371300.66
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$78,610$37.801301.26
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$122,260$58.781200.82
Instructional Coordinators$95,180$45.761200.62
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,800$19.141200.86
Cooks, Short Order$39,970$19.221201.09
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$49,090$23.601201.00
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$61,030$29.341206.34
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$105,650$50.791100.64
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$98,720$47.461100.72
Public Relations Specialists$73,050$35.121100.48
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48,900$23.511101.09
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$91,750$44.111101.42
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$65,990$31.731100.44
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$62,730$30.161100.76
Construction and Building Inspectors$102,130$49.101100.94
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58,240$28.001100.90
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54,020$25.971100.74
Administrative Services Managers$109,610$52.701000.46
Healthcare Social Workers$80,140$38.531000.65
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$80,440Not published1001.94
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$75,940Not published1001.29
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$91,670Not published1001.09
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$48,530Not published1000.74
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$74,870$36.001000.38
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44,560$21.421001.10
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$45,370$21.811005.99
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60,230$28.961000.84
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79,620$38.281000.93
Chief Executives$250,670$120.51900.52
Personal Financial Advisors$124,490$59.85900.41
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$89,870$43.21900.78
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$94,910Not published901.32
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$60,840Not published900.99
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,430$17.52900.68
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56,310$27.07900.87
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$98,220$47.22900.38
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$71,390$34.32900.68
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,400$22.31901.64
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$51,480$24.75900.69
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$78,310$37.65903.10
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59,340$28.53800.72
Financial Specialists, All Other$91,750$44.11800.71
Information Security Analysts$101,860$48.97800.54
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$109,470$52.63802.59
School Psychologists$99,600$47.88801.58
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$48,680$23.40800.94
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$65,030Not published800.67
Respiratory Therapists$78,700$37.84800.68
Emergency Medicine Physicians$448,470$215.61802.91
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$97,760$47.00801.09
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$48,300$23.22800.53
Protective Service Workers, All Other$35,030$16.84801.23
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47,640$22.91800.73
Butchers and Meat Cutters$48,560$23.34800.72
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$64,600$31.06800.71
Sailors and Marine Oilers$61,120$29.38803.21
Purchasing Managers$167,220$80.39701.05
Loan Officers$96,500$46.39700.33
Computer Network Architects$135,010$64.91700.51
Graphic Designers$65,520$31.50700.45
Photographers$46,880$22.54701.59
Surgical Technologists$76,830$36.94700.75
Massage Therapists$61,870$29.75700.92
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$37,290$17.93701.04
Advertising Sales Agents$50,780$24.42700.93
Procurement Clerks$56,350$27.09701.46
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$46,330$22.27701.56
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$77,290$37.16701.24
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,080$18.79700.55
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$69,600$33.46700.52
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$44,120$21.21700.80
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$59,500$28.61601.03
Fundraisers$69,500$33.41600.71
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$79,090$38.03600.65
Data Scientists$101,940$49.01600.27
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$77,220Not published601.62
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$99,060Not published600.36
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$97,190Not published600.93
Special Education Teachers, All Other$74,040Not published602.05
Editors$72,340$34.78600.75
Dietitians and Nutritionists$78,040$37.52600.95
Veterinarians$125,860$60.51600.87
General Internal Medicine Physicians$256,790$123.46601.16
Medical Records Specialists$56,140$26.99600.40
Opticians, Dispensing$76,170$36.62601.06
Physical Therapist Assistants$75,420$36.26600.70
Medical Equipment Preparers$39,360$18.93601.01
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,370$17.00600.56
Animal Trainers$37,720$18.13603.61
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$73,040$35.12600.36
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$53,030$25.50600.76
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$37,350$17.96600.67
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$47,510$22.84601.61
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$68,790$33.07600.40
Tool and Die Makers$79,020$37.99601.19
Production Workers, All Other$42,240$20.31600.30
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$76,270$36.67501.17
Surveyors$73,280$35.23501.12
Chemical Engineers$101,750$48.92502.96
Chemical Technicians$65,420$31.45501.03
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$102,940Not published504.70
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$97,310Not published501.13
Library Technicians$49,590$23.84500.93
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$45,770$22.00500.83
Occupational Therapy Assistants$73,030$35.11501.26
Pharmacy Aides$36,790$17.69501.43
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$78,760$37.86504.62
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$86,440$41.56500.56
Data Entry Keyers$45,760$22.00500.53
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$96,280$46.29500.68
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$66,040$31.75500.85
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50,400$24.23500.34
Crane and Tower Operators$70,890$34.08501.38
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$39,070$18.79500.42
Public Relations Managers$146,880$70.62400.63
Fundraising Managers$97,520$46.89401.31
Training and Development Managers$133,190$64.03401.07
Education Administrators, All Other$94,730$45.54400.93
Lodging Managers$75,680$36.38401.18
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$86,200$41.44400.16
Property Appraisers and Assessors$81,120$39.00400.92
Computer Network Support Specialists$77,780$37.39400.35
Operations Research Analysts$91,980$44.22400.47
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$106,090$51.00400.48
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$55,640$26.75400.75
Urban and Regional Planners$99,830$47.99401.01
Biological Technicians$64,600$31.06400.74
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,290$29.46401.62
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$102,070Not published401.06
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$72,800Not published401.20
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$83,090$39.95401.38
Floral Designers$39,170$18.83401.18
Producers and Directors$72,280$34.75400.36
Writers and Authors$84,940$40.84401.00
Surgeons, All Other$161,360$77.58402.15
Psychiatric Technicians$57,360$27.58400.29
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$82,210$39.52401.37
Orderlies$38,350$18.44400.96
Skincare Specialists$36,600$17.59400.61
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$38,390$18.46401.88
File Clerks$44,810$21.55400.66
Couriers and Messengers$35,620$17.12400.80
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$53,890$25.91401.41
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$107,410$51.64400.40
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41,770$20.08400.51
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,300$22.74400.32
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$64,380$30.95401.63
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,240$17.90400.13
Helpers--Production Workers$42,800$20.58400.28
Database Administrators$89,230$42.90300.61
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72,130$34.68300.57
Interpreters and TranslatorsNot publishedNot published300.71
Cardiologists$514,290$247.26302.19
Medical Transcriptionists$55,890$26.87300.94
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$85,540$41.13300.46
Private Detectives and InvestigatorsNot publishedNot published301.19
Pest Control Workers$48,860$23.49300.36
Concierges$38,340$18.44300.76
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$48,320$23.23300.68
Bill and Account Collectors$55,550$26.71300.23
Medical Equipment Repairers$59,860$28.78300.57
Power Plant Operators$79,450$38.20301.46
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$121,760Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$50,020$24.05Not publishedNot published
Computer Programmers$116,370$55.95Not publishedNot published
Podiatrists$184,090$88.50Not publishedNot published

About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.