How much does a substitute teacher make in Connecticut?
$38,460a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Connecticut. That is $18.49 an hour or $3,205 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.49
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,050Median: $38,460Highest 10%: $63,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,050 | $16.85 | |
| 25th | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| Median | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| 75th | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| 90th | $63,980 | $30.76 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $43,180 |
| Norwich, CT | $39,340 |
| Hartford, CT | $39,050 |
| New Haven, CT | $37,450 |
| Waterbury, CT | $37,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 19. Virginia | $39,020 |
| 20. Georgia | $38,870 |
| 21. Arizona | $38,500 |
| 22. Connecticut | $38,460 |
| 23. Vermont | $38,200 |
| 24. Nebraska | $37,690 |
| 25. Maine | $37,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $18.49 ($38,460 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
No: $38,460 against $41,670 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Connecticut rank for substitute teacher pay?
Connecticut ranks 22 of 50 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays substitute teachers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $43,180 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.