Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $80,960 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,230
90th percentile $123,860
Employed locally 240
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,230
    25th
    $63,640
    50th (median)
    $80,960
    75th
    $97,440
    90th
    $123,860

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 87% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $83,080
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,000
    District of Columbia $79,100
    Connecticut $77,870
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $77,300
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $75,150

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,530
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $78,160
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,270
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $62,880
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,890
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Hartford, CT is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Hartford, CT is 12.3% above the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Hartford?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,230 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,640.