Sales Managers Salary in Connecticut
The median for sales managers in Connecticut is $162,110 a year, somewhat above the national $148,270 (+9%); the state ranks 7th of 50 states by median. Sales Managers earn 2.7 times the median across all occupations in Connecticut ($59,690). Among neighbouring states, New York and Massachusetts pay more (up to $217,640 in New York) and Rhode Island pays less (down to $154,970 in Rhode Island). Connecticut employs 8,560 sales managers, 5.05 per 1,000 jobs, the 23rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.23 means the occupation is more concentrated in Connecticut than nationally.
Connecticut vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Connecticut | Hourly | $44.49 | $57.93 | $77.94 | $103.17 | $135.33 | $84.34 | 8,560 | 5.05 | 1.23 |
| Annual | $92,530 | $120,500 | $162,110 | $214,590 | $281,490 | $175,420 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $35.18 | $48.25 | $71.28 | $99.68 | $139.68 | $79.02 | 637,080 | – | – |
| Annual | $73,170 | $100,360 | $148,270 | $207,340 | $290,540 | $164,350 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 7th of 50 states
- Rank by employment
- 23rd of 48 states
- Location quotient
- 1.23
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.05
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Connecticut's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Connecticut
5 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Connecticut publish a row for sales managers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $81.39 | $169,300 | $96,200 | $305,740 | 2,250 | 5.57 | 1.36 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $77.60 | $161,410 | $93,580 | $285,240 | 3,020 | 5.04 | 1.23 |
| New Haven, CT | $77.21 | $160,590 | $85,990 | $269,310 | 1,090 | 3.87 | 0.94 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $76.20 | $158,500 | $84,020 | $286,050 | 740 | 4.62 | 1.13 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $70.52 | $146,690 | $82,830 | $242,270 | 380 | 3.00 | 0.73 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $75.83 | $157,730 | $90,680 | $283,590 | 240 | 3.65 | 0.89 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $77.94 | $162,110 | 8,560 | 1.23 |
| Massachusetts | $91.92 | $191,200 | 15,010 | 1.01 |
| New York | $104.63 | $217,640 | 38,510 | 0.97 |
| Rhode Island | $74.50 | $154,970 | 1,120 | 0.54 |
See the national page for Sales Managers (every state ranked) and the Connecticut wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Connecticut estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.