Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Connecticut

In Connecticut, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $82,950 a year. About 2,810 people work in this job there.

$82,950Median yearly pay

$65,040–$99,500Middle half of workers, yearly

2,810People in this job in Connecticut

That is 27% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). Connecticut ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Connecticut

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$58,560
25% of workers	$65,040
Half of workers (median)	$82,950
75% of workers	$99,500
90% of workers	$107,040

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Connecticut metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury	$96,290	770
Norwich-New London-Willimantic	$87,550	260
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford	$82,180	930
New Haven	$79,150	460
Waterbury-Shelton	$77,930	270

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

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

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Connecticut

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$80,600
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$80,970
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$93,610
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$45,740
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$81,710
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$100,810
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$90,030
Special Education Teachers, All Other	$61,480

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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.