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MBA-Relevant Salaries in Hartford
What the roles MBAs target actually pay in the Hartford metro area — source-labeled BLS wage benchmarks, adjusted for what it costs to live there.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2024 estimates (published April 2025)), Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT; cost-of-living from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MARPP) (2024). Occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-specific outcomes.
- Roles benchmarked
- 18
- MBA-relevant occupations
- Median wage span
- $78,220–$171,350
- across roles
- Highest median
- $171,350
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Cost of living
- 102.7
- price level (U.S. = 100)
What MBA-relevant roles pay in Hartford
Median wage and cost-of-living-adjusted value for each occupation. Open a role for its full percentile range and metro ranking.
| Role (occupation) | Median annual | Cost-of-living adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC 11-3021 | $171,350 | $166,770 |
| Financial Managers SOC 11-3031 | $170,310 | $165,758 |
| Marketing Managers SOC 11-2021 | $163,210 | $158,848 |
| Sales Managers SOC 11-2022 | $161,410 | $157,096 |
| Human Resources Managers SOC 11-3121 | $158,180 | $153,952 |
| General and Operations Managers SOC 11-1021 | $148,080 | $144,122 |
| Industrial Production Managers SOC 11-3051 | $135,540 | $131,918 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers SOC 11-9111 | $128,810 | $125,367 |
| Data Scientists SOC 15-2051 | $126,340 | $122,963 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers SOC 11-3071 | $112,860 | $109,844 |
| Management Analysts SOC 13-1111 | $105,970 | $103,138 |
| Project Management Specialists SOC 13-1082 | $105,720 | $102,895 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts SOC 13-2051 | $99,220 | $96,568 |
| Accountants and Auditors SOC 13-2011 | $95,940 | $93,376 |
| Budget Analysts SOC 13-2031 | $95,400 | $92,850 |
| Operations Research Analysts SOC 15-2031 | $94,710 | $92,179 |
| Logisticians SOC 13-1081 | $82,160 | $79,964 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists SOC 13-1161 | $78,220 | $76,129 |
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Cost of living and Hartford pay
Nominal wages in the Hartford area reflect its industry mix and cost of living. A higher headline number in an expensive metro does not automatically mean a better financial outcome — housing and everyday costs claim more of it. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure so you can compare purchasing power, not just headline pay.
Frequently asked questions
What do MBA-relevant roles pay in Hartford?
Across the 18 MBA-relevant occupations benchmarked for the Hartford metro area, median annual wages span roughly $78,220 to $171,350. These are BLS OEWS occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-graduate-specific outcomes. The highest-median role here is Computer and Information Systems Managers at $171,350.
Is Hartford an expensive place to earn these salaries?
The Hartford area overall price level is 102.7 against a U.S. average of 100 — close to the national average. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure.
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