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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $85,640 +35.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,990
90th percentile $141,660
Employed locally 230
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,990
    25th
    $65,100
    50th (median)
    $85,640
    75th
    $100,630
    90th
    $141,660

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 102% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 2% above 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
    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 Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,730
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $81,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $86,630
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,940
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $42,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Norwich, CT is 35.9% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $60,990 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,100.