How much does an economics teacher make in Connecticut?
$156,000a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in Connecticut. That is $74.98 an hour or $13,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.98
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,380Median: $156,000Highest 10%: $402,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,380 | $33.84 | |
| 25th | $99,260 | $47.72 | |
| Median | $156,000 | $74.98 | |
| 75th | $213,500 | $102.64 | |
| 90th | $402,600 | $193.54 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $135,900 |
| Hartford, CT | $135,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economics teachers.
| 1. New Hampshire | $201,600 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $164,400 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $161,900 |
| 4. Connecticut | $156,000 |
| 5. California | $137,400 |
| 6. Arizona | $137,300 |
| 7. Oregon | $136,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $74.98 ($156,000 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $156,000 against $123,900 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for economics teacher pay?
Connecticut ranks 4 of 42 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays economics teachers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $135,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.