Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Connecticut

In Connecticut, the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $80,970 a year. About 14,800 people work in this job there.

$80,970Median yearly pay
$62,800–$101,260Middle half of workers, yearly
14,800People in this job in Connecticut

That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($72,040). Connecticut ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Connecticut

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$51,710
25% of workers$62,800
Half of workers (median)$80,970
75% of workers$101,260
90% of workers$113,610

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Connecticut metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Norwich-New London-Willimantic$94,950860
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury$82,9604,220
Waterbury-Shelton$81,0701,420
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford$80,7104,430
New Haven$79,8002,900

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

Education, experience and outlook for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Connecticut

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$80,600
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$93,610
Tutors$50,350
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$81,710
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$100,810
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$92,900
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,740
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$82,950

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.