How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Hartford?
$93,040a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $44.73 an hour or $7,753 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.73
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,080Median: $93,040Highest 10%: $105,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,080 | $29.85 | |
| 25th | $75,900 | $36.49 | |
| Median | $93,040 | $44.73 | |
| 75th | $101,700 | $48.88 | |
| 90th | $105,500 | $50.73 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Bridgeport, CT | $99,660 |
| Norwich, CT | $91,670 |
| Waterbury, CT | $81,770 |
| New Haven, CT | $79,420 |
Related jobs in Hartford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $135,300 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $133,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $126,100 |
| Business Teacher | $124,600 |
| Atmospheric | $108,500 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $107,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $107,100 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $103,400 |
| Communications Teacher | $102,000 |
| History Teacher | $102,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Hartford?
The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $44.73 ($93,040 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Hartford than the national average?
Yes: $93,040 against $62,680 nationally, 48% more.
How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $90,030, so Hartford pays 3% more.
Where does Hartford rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
20 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Hartford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,500 or more.
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.