How much does a special education teacher make in Connecticut?
$92,900a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Connecticut. That is $44.66 an hour or $7,742 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.66
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,370Median: $92,900Highest 10%: $107,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,370 | $29.50 | |
| 25th | $72,450 | $34.83 | |
| Median | $92,900 | $44.66 | |
| 75th | $100,600 | $48.37 | |
| 90th | $107,700 | $51.76 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $97,360 |
| Hartford, CT | $92,900 |
| Norwich, CT | $81,570 |
| Waterbury, CT | $81,040 |
| New Haven, CT | $78,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 2. Washington | $99,520 |
| 3. Rhode Island | $93,970 |
| 4. New York | $93,820 |
| 5. Connecticut | $92,900 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $84,550 |
| 7. Alaska | $81,000 |
| 8. District of Columbia | $79,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $44.66 ($92,900 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $92,900 against $66,810 nationally, 39% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for special education teacher pay?
Connecticut ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays special education teachers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $97,360 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.