How much does a middle school teacher make in Connecticut?
$93,610a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Connecticut. That is $45.00 an hour or $7,801 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.00
- Vs. national median
- +45%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,070Median: $93,610Highest 10%: $110,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,070 | $28.88 | |
| 25th | $65,240 | $31.37 | |
| Median | $93,610 | $45.00 | |
| 75th | $102,400 | $49.22 | |
| 90th | $110,100 | $52.94 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $99,360 |
| Hartford, CT | $96,030 |
| New Haven, CT | $89,100 |
| Norwich, CT | $82,160 |
| Waterbury, CT | $80,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 1. Washington | $102,100 |
| 2. California | $98,950 |
| 3. New York | $94,840 |
| 4. Connecticut | $93,610 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $92,760 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $89,450 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $79,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $45.00 ($93,610 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $93,610 against $64,370 nationally, 45% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for middle school teacher pay?
Connecticut ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays middle school teachers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $99,360 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.