How much does a special education teacher make in Connecticut?
$61,480a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Connecticut. That is $29.56 an hour or $5,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.56
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,730Median: $61,480Highest 10%: $102,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,730 | $19.58 | |
| 25th | $45,920 | $22.08 | |
| Median | $61,480 | $29.56 | |
| 75th | $79,580 | $38.26 | |
| 90th | $102,100 | $49.06 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Norwich, CT | $74,040 |
| Hartford, CT | $65,090 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $63,510 |
| New Haven, CT | $59,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 28. Kentucky | $63,140 |
| 29. Arkansas | $61,690 |
| 30. North Dakota | $61,500 |
| 31. Connecticut | $61,480 |
| 32. Louisiana | $61,170 |
| 33. Indiana | $60,920 |
| 34. Nebraska | $59,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $29.56 ($61,480 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
No: $61,480 against $76,580 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Connecticut rank for special education teacher pay?
Connecticut ranks 31 of 42 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays special education teachers the most?
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, with a median of $74,040 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.