How much does an elementary school teacher make in Connecticut?
$80,600a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Connecticut. That is $38.75 an hour or $6,717 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.75
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,870Median: $80,600Highest 10%: $105,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,870 | $28.30 | |
| 25th | $62,630 | $30.11 | |
| Median | $80,600 | $38.75 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.48 | |
| 90th | $105,900 | $50.91 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $98,600 |
| Norwich, CT | $83,840 |
| New Haven, CT | $79,820 |
| Hartford, CT | $79,800 |
| Waterbury, CT | $79,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 4. Massachusetts | $94,000 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $90,930 |
| 6. New York | $85,760 |
| 7. Connecticut | $80,600 |
| 8. Alaska | $79,260 |
| 9. New Jersey | $78,200 |
| 10. Maryland | $77,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $38.75 ($80,600 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $80,600 against $63,970 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Connecticut ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays elementary school teachers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $98,600 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.