Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,890 +23.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,650
90th percentile $101,630
Employed locally 880
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,650
    25th
    $60,600
    50th (median)
    $76,890
    75th
    $88,720
    90th
    $101,630

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,740
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $45,120
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $97,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Connecticut is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Connecticut is 23.3% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Connecticut?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $48,650 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,600.