Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $79,410 +26% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,190
90th percentile $99,240
Employed locally 490
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,190
    25th
    $61,180
    50th (median)
    $79,410
    75th
    $93,420
    90th
    $99,240

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 92% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 8% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $78,660
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $75,560

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,830
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,720
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,000
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in New Haven, CT is 26% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $52,190 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,180.