Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury

In Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury (CT), the median pay for elementary school teachers, except special education is $98,600 a year. About 4,590 people work in this job there.

$98,600Median yearly pay
$66,040–$103,570Middle half of workers, yearly
4,590People in this job in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury (CT)

That is 54% higher than the U.S. median ($63,970). It is 22% higher than the Connecticut median ($80,600).

Pay range for elementary school teachers, except special education in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury (CT)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$61,220
25% of workers$66,040
Half of workers (median)$98,600
75% of workers$103,570
90% of workers$123,990

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Connecticut metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury (this page)$98,6004,590
Norwich-New London-Willimantic$83,8401,060
New Haven$79,8202,730
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford$79,8004,980
Waterbury-Shelton$79,6402,110

Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for elementary school teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 87,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury (CT)

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,960
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,360
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48,820

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