Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in New Haven, CT

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

Median annual salary $72,060 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,910
90th percentile $101,440
Employed locally 40
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,910
    25th
    $56,050
    50th (median)
    $72,060
    75th
    $94,070
    90th
    $101,440

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 84% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 16% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $67,690
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $64,940
    Connecticut $63,700
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,090
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $59,320

    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, Preschool make per hour in New Haven?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in New Haven, CT is 15.9% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $42,910 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,050.