verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Elementary School Teacher Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$80,600/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▲ 26% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
16,330
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$77,792 #10 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in Connecticut, explained

Elementary school teachers in Connecticut earn a median of $80,600 per year (— per hour), which is 26% above the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $58,870, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $105,890. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $80,600 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $80,600 is worth about $77,792 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #10 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,870
$28.30/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,600
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$105,890
$50.91/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $80,600 $77,792
Massachusetts $94,000 $88,883 −$13,400
Rhode Island $90,930 $88,903 −$10,330
New York $85,760 $79,466 −$5,160

Elementary School Teacher in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in Connecticut?

Elementary school teachers in Connecticut earn a median of $80,600 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay elementary school teachers well?

At $80,600, Connecticut pays 26% above the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 16,330 work in the state.

Elementary School Teacher salary in other states

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