How much does a secondary school teacher make in Connecticut?
$80,970a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Connecticut. That is $38.93 an hour or $6,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.93
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,710Median: $80,970Highest 10%: $113,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,710 | $24.86 | |
| 25th | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| Median | $80,970 | $38.93 | |
| 75th | $101,300 | $48.68 | |
| 90th | $113,600 | $54.62 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Norwich, CT | $94,950 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $82,960 |
| Waterbury, CT | $81,070 |
| Hartford, CT | $80,710 |
| New Haven, CT | $79,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 5. Rhode Island | $92,610 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $82,750 |
| 7. New Jersey | $82,200 |
| 8. Connecticut | $80,970 |
| 9. Illinois | $79,990 |
| 10. Alaska | $79,650 |
| 11. Oregon | $79,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $38.93 ($80,970 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $80,970 against $72,040 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Connecticut ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays secondary school teachers the most?
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, with a median of $94,950 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.