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

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

Median annual salary $78,660 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,700
90th percentile $103,750
Employed locally 870
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,700
    25th
    $61,370
    50th (median)
    $78,660
    75th
    $98,290
    90th
    $103,750

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 85% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 15% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $93,800
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $85,640
    District of Columbia $82,400
    Connecticut $81,220
    New Haven, CT $79,410
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $75,560

    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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Hartford, CT is 24.9% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,700 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,370.