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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Median annual salary $75,340 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,670
90th percentile $97,440
Employed locally 250
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,670
    25th
    $61,210
    50th (median)
    $75,340
    75th
    $92,320
    90th
    $97,440

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 87% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 13% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $78,660

    Related occupations in Waterbury, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,080
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,380
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$42,060
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Waterbury, CT is 19.6% 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $58,670 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,210.