How much does a preschool teacher make in Connecticut?
$45,740a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Connecticut. That is $21.99 an hour or $3,812 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.99
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,460Median: $45,740Highest 10%: $80,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,460 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| Median | $45,740 | $21.99 | |
| 75th | $58,880 | $28.31 | |
| 90th | $80,400 | $38.65 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $48,820 |
| Norwich, CT | $45,960 |
| Waterbury, CT | $44,670 |
| New Haven, CT | $44,610 |
| Hartford, CT | $44,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 8. New York | $46,520 |
| 9. Alaska | $46,130 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $45,890 |
| 11. Connecticut | $45,740 |
| 12. Washington | $45,660 |
| 13. Colorado | $45,500 |
| 14. Oregon | $45,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $21.99 ($45,740 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $45,740 against $38,140 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for preschool teacher pay?
Connecticut ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays preschool teachers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $48,820 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.