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Careers in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Part of Connecticut.

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT’s regional price level is above the national average (index 106.864, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 4.7% · 475,562 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Cardiologists$527,720
  2. 2Chief Executives$388,060
  3. 3Physicians, All Other$367,050
  4. 4Obstetricians and Gynecologists$338,950
  5. 5Psychiatrists$329,530

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Retail Salespersons12,230 employed
  2. 2General and Operations Managers11,140 employed
  3. 3Home Health and Personal Care Aides10,850 employed
  4. 4Fast Food and Counter Workers8,660 employed
  5. 5Registered Nurses8,370 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Special Education Teachers, All Other6.49× national avg
  2. 2Statistical Assistants5.80× national avg
  3. 3Broadcast Technicians4.73× national avg
  4. 4Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials4.04× national avg
  5. 5Manicurists and Pedicurists4.03× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Cardiologists$493,824
  2. 2Chief Executives$363,134
  3. 3Physicians, All Other$343,474
  4. 4Obstetricians and Gynecologists$317,179
  5. 5Psychiatrists$308,364

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Connecticut state page.