How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Connecticut?
$90,030a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Connecticut. That is $43.28 an hour or $7,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.28
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,730Median: $90,030Highest 10%: $111,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,730 | $29.68 | |
| 25th | $73,960 | $35.56 | |
| Median | $90,030 | $43.28 | |
| 75th | $102,100 | $49.06 | |
| 90th | $111,500 | $53.58 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $99,660 |
| Hartford, CT | $93,040 |
| Norwich, CT | $91,670 |
| Waterbury, CT | $81,770 |
| New Haven, CT | $79,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 1. Washington | $99,960 |
| 2. Connecticut | $90,030 |
| 3. Rhode Island | $85,470 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $84,100 |
| 5. California | $82,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $43.28 ($90,030 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $90,030 against $62,680 nationally, 44% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Connecticut ranks 2 of 50 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $99,660 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.