Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $93,800 +48.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,000
90th percentile $130,850
Employed locally 600
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,000
    25th
    $78,280
    50th (median)
    $93,800
    75th
    $107,540
    90th
    $130,850

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 84% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $85,640
    District of Columbia $82,400
    Connecticut $81,220
    New Haven, CT $79,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $78,660
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $75,560

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,510
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $83,820
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,960
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $84,990
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,990
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $56,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Bridgeport?

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

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Bridgeport, CT is 48.9% above the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $63,000 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,280.