How much does a special education teacher make in Connecticut?
$82,950a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Connecticut. That is $39.88 an hour or $6,913 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.88
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,560Median: $82,950Highest 10%: $107,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,560 | $28.15 | |
| 25th | $65,040 | $31.27 | |
| Median | $82,950 | $39.88 | |
| 75th | $99,500 | $47.84 | |
| 90th | $107,000 | $51.46 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $96,290 |
| Norwich, CT | $87,550 |
| Hartford, CT | $82,180 |
| New Haven, CT | $79,150 |
| Waterbury, CT | $77,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 3. Washington | $95,040 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $91,350 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $84,300 |
| 6. Connecticut | $82,950 |
| 7. New York | $81,260 |
| 8. Alaska | $80,230 |
| 9. Maryland | $78,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $39.88 ($82,950 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $82,950 against $65,120 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for special education teacher pay?
Connecticut ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays special education teachers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $96,290 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.