Accountant salary in the Connecticut nonmetro area
The Connecticut nonmetro area pays accountants less than Connecticut as a whole but still more than the country. The median is $90,420 a year1: 7.3% below the Connecticut statewide median of $97,550 and 8.1% above the US median of $83,680. Nationally that is #39 of 521 areas, in the top tenth. About 380 accountants work here, 2% of the Connecticut total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Connecticut nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Connecticut nonmetro area against Connecticut and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (Nonmetro) | $60,510 | $90,420 | $129,000 | |
| Connecticut | $64,230 | $97,550 | $156,670 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in the Connecticut nonmetro area earns $72,000–$104,960. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $129,000, only 2.1 times the bottom tenth, against 2.6 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $32,960 wide, against $45,650 across Connecticut and $42,790 nationally: employers in the Connecticut nonmetro area pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,510 | $5,042 | $29.09 | $78,077 |
| 25th percentile | $72,000 | $6,000 | $34.62 | $92,903 |
| Median | $90,420 | $7,535 | $43.47 | $116,671 |
| 75th percentile | $104,960 | $8,747 | $50.46 | $135,432 |
| 90th percentile | $129,000 | $10,750 | $62.02 | $166,452 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $18,420 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $14,540, or about $18,761 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in the Connecticut nonmetro area, and the Connecticut statewide median of $97,550 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in the Connecticut nonmetro area
At the $90,420 median, a local hire costs about $116,671 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $26,251 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in the Connecticut nonmetro area
Accountants have the highest median of the 14 roles we track in the Connecticut nonmetro area; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $39,010.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | this role | 380 | |
| Project Coordinator | -6.6% | 220 | |
| Recruiter | -15.7% | 250 | |
| Executive Assistant | -20.0% | 210 | |
| Office Manager | -22.6% | 860 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #2 of the 14 roles we track in the Connecticut nonmetro area (+8.1%), between bookkeepers (+8.3%) and administrative assistants (+6.5%). The typical role here is at +1.7%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in the Connecticut nonmetro area than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 7.0% of the jobs in these 14 roles in the Connecticut nonmetro area, 9.5% across Connecticut and 9.3% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Connecticut
Across the 6 areas of Connecticut with data for this job, the median runs from $82,530 in Norwich-New London to $102,020 in Bridgeport-Stamford, a gap of $19,490 a year. Of the 5 areas in Connecticut with more accountants than the Connecticut nonmetro area, 1 pays less: Norwich-New London, CT ($82,530).
| Area | Median | vs the Connecticut nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford, CT | +12.8% | 5,000 | |
| Hartford-West Hartford, CT | +6.1% | 6,780 | |
| New Haven, CT | +5.0% | 2,000 | |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | +2.9% | 1,230 | |
| Connecticut (Nonmetro) | this area | 380 | |
| Norwich-New London, CT | -8.7% | 740 |
the Connecticut nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Connecticut nonmetro area is #420 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, but its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Connecticut, Lexington Park and Santa Maria-Santa Barbara pay just above the Connecticut nonmetro area and Oxnard-Thousand Oaks and Walla Walla just below. All four are within $1,190 a year of the median in the Connecticut nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Connecticut nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | +1.3% | 1,510 | pay | |
| Lexington Park, MD | +0.9% | 360 | pay | |
| Connecticut (Nonmetro) | this area | 380 | ||
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, CA | -0.1% | 2,530 | pay | |
| Walla Walla, WA | -0.9% | 170 | pay | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | -13.8% | 380 | jobs | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | -21.2% | 380 | jobs | |
| Johnstown, PA | -22.7% | 380 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Connecticut (Nonmetro)?
About $116,671 a year at the median, or $9,723 a month: $90,420 in pay plus about $26,251 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in the Connecticut nonmetro area?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $90,420 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $60,510, the 90th $129,000, and the middle half earned $72,000 to $104,960.
Is the Connecticut nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Connecticut for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $90,420 against $97,550 statewide. The next area up in Connecticut is Waterbury-Shelton at $93,010, the next down Norwich-New London at $82,530.
How many accountants work in the Connecticut nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 380 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Connecticut total of 16,770. 5 areas in Connecticut have more; the closest in size is Norwich-New London, with about 740.
Does an accountant cost more than a project coordinator in the Connecticut nonmetro area?
Yes: $5,930 a year more at the median. The medians are $90,420 and $84,490.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.