Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,280 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,580
90th percentile $93,900
Employed locally 120
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,580
    25th
    $56,880
    50th (median)
    $73,280
    75th
    $87,210
    90th
    $93,900

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,120
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,890
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,740
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $45,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Connecticut?

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

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Connecticut is 5.3% above the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Connecticut?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $36,580 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,880.