Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Hartford, CT

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

Median annual salary $67,690 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $135,010
Employed locally 90
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $53,150
    50th (median)
    $67,690
    75th
    $98,890
    90th
    $135,010

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 73% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $77,280
    New Haven, CT $72,060
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $64,940
    Connecticut $63,700
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,090
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $59,320

    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, Preschool make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Hartford, CT is 8.8% above the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Hartford?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,150.