How much does an education teacher make in Connecticut?
$80,620a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in Connecticut. That is $38.76 an hour or $6,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.76
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,100Median: $80,620Highest 10%: $127,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,100 | $23.61 | |
| 25th | $62,720 | $30.15 | |
| Median | $80,620 | $38.76 | |
| 75th | $101,000 | $48.57 | |
| 90th | $127,400 | $61.25 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hartford, CT | $90,940 |
| New Haven, CT | $82,310 |
| Norwich, CT | $80,440 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $75,100 |
| Waterbury, CT | $71,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 2. Louisiana | $83,710 |
| 3. New York | $82,020 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $80,810 |
| 5. Connecticut | $80,620 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $80,030 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $79,980 |
| 8. Michigan | $79,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $38.76 ($80,620 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $80,620 against $75,350 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for education teacher pay?
Connecticut ranks 5 of 49 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays education teachers the most?
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, with a median of $90,940 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.