How much does a special education teacher make in Connecticut?
$81,710a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Connecticut. That is $39.28 an hour or $6,809 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.28
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,150Median: $81,710Highest 10%: $111,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,150 | $28.92 | |
| 25th | $64,670 | $31.09 | |
| Median | $81,710 | $39.28 | |
| 75th | $101,800 | $48.92 | |
| 90th | $111,900 | $53.79 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $84,720 |
| Hartford, CT | $81,800 |
| Norwich, CT | $81,050 |
| New Haven, CT | $79,930 |
| Waterbury, CT | $79,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 6. New York | $89,310 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $83,890 |
| 8. New Jersey | $83,770 |
| 9. Connecticut | $81,710 |
| 10. Alaska | $80,580 |
| 11. Illinois | $79,890 |
| 12. Vermont | $79,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $39.28 ($81,710 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $81,710 against $74,260 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for special education teacher pay?
Connecticut ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays special education teachers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $84,720 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.