Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Connecticut
$83,380avg. a year
Annual salary · 16,330 employed
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Connecticut earn an average of $83,380 a year. That is $10,730 (15%) more than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $89,510.
$80,600Median pay
$83,380Average yearly
+5%Avg. pay since 2020
#6Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Connecticut metro areas
Average pay for elementary school teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
14,590 jobs
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
$89,510
a year
24,980 jobs
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
$82,360
a year
31,060 jobs
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT
$82,170
a year
42,730 jobs
New Haven, CT
$80,960
a year
52,110 jobs
Waterbury-Shelton, CT
$79,630
a year
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Connecticut, charted
Pay over time
Connecticut, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Connecticut elementary school teachers, except special education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Connecticut vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| Connecticut | $83,380 | – |
| New York | $93,400 | – |
| Massachusetts | $88,720 | – |
| Rhode Island | $79,660 | – |
Related jobs in Connecticut
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84,460
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$86,920
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$50,830
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$84,040
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$85,660
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$96,750
Average pay, Connecticut, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in Connecticut?
The average is $83,380 a year, and the median is $80,600. That is $10,730 (15%) more than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Connecticut do they earn the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT ($89,510), followed by Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT ($82,360). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Waterbury-Shelton, CT ($79,630).
How does Connecticut rank?
Connecticut ranks #6 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national elementary school teachers, except special education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.