How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Connecticut?
$78,220a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Connecticut. That is $37.61 an hour or $6,518 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.61
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,940Median: $78,220Highest 10%: $129,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,940 | $18.72 | |
| 25th | $50,970 | $24.50 | |
| Median | $78,220 | $37.61 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.46 | |
| 90th | $129,600 | $62.30 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterbury, CT | $83,900 |
| New Haven, CT | $81,480 |
| Hartford, CT | $77,850 |
| Norwich, CT | $65,030 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $63,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 13. District of Columbia | $78,890 |
| 14. New Mexico | $78,840 |
| 15. Louisiana | $78,810 |
| 16. Connecticut | $78,220 |
| 17. South Carolina | $77,940 |
| 18. Montana | $77,550 |
| 19. Arizona | $76,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $37.61 ($78,220 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $78,220 against $77,640 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
Connecticut ranks 16 of 48 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Waterbury-Shelton, CT, with a median of $83,900 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.