How much does a teaching assistant make in Connecticut?
$38,110a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Connecticut. That is $18.32 an hour or $3,176 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.32
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $38,110Highest 10%: $49,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $34,390 | $16.53 | |
| Median | $38,110 | $18.32 | |
| 75th | $45,860 | $22.05 | |
| 90th | $49,690 | $23.89 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $39,210 |
| Hartford, CT | $38,720 |
| New Haven, CT | $38,020 |
| Norwich, CT | $36,290 |
| Waterbury, CT | $35,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 10. New Hampshire | $38,440 |
| 11. New York | $38,240 |
| 12. North Dakota | $38,240 |
| 13. Connecticut | $38,110 |
| 14. Delaware | $37,830 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $37,800 |
| 16. New Jersey | $37,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $18.32 ($38,110 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $38,110 against $36,780 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for teaching assistant pay?
Connecticut ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays teaching assistants the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $39,210 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.