Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Hartford, CT

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

Median annual salary $76,160 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $55,430
90th percentile $107,680
Employed locally 670
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,430
    25th
    $63,600
    50th (median)
    $76,160
    75th
    $98,380
    90th
    $107,680

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 82% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 18% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $96,880
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $81,270
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,500
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $78,210
    Connecticut $77,430
    New Haven, CT $76,700

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Hartford, CT is 9.4% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $55,430 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,600.