How much does a teacher and instructor make in Connecticut?
$62,270a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Connecticut. That is $29.94 an hour or $5,189 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.94
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,680Median: $62,270Highest 10%: $99,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,680 | $18.12 | |
| 25th | $44,300 | $21.30 | |
| Median | $62,270 | $29.94 | |
| 75th | $84,070 | $40.42 | |
| 90th | $99,550 | $47.86 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $96,010 |
| Waterbury, CT | $77,330 |
| New Haven, CT | $63,160 |
| Norwich, CT | $60,840 |
| Hartford, CT | $46,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 23. Nevada | $65,610 |
| 24. West Virginia | $64,140 |
| 25. Nebraska | $62,560 |
| 26. Connecticut | $62,270 |
| 27. Minnesota | $61,330 |
| 28. North Dakota | $60,420 |
| 29. South Carolina | $60,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $29.94 ($62,270 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Connecticut than the national average?
No: $62,270 against $66,140 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Connecticut rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Connecticut ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays teacher and instructors the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $96,010 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.