Connecticut Median
$80,600
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+26% vs US median
US median $63,970
State Rank
#7 of 51
16,330 employed here
How much does an Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education make in Connecticut?
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Connecticut take home a median of $80,600 annually — roughly $38.75 an hour — which runs 26% above the national median of $63,970.
Within Connecticut, entry-level pay starts around $58,870 while the top 10% make $105,890 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $62,630 and $100,840 a year.
Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education salary range in Connecticut
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $58,870 | $28.30 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $62,630 | $30.11 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $80,600 | $38.75 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $100,840 | $48.48 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $105,890 | $50.91 |
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How Connecticut compares
Connecticut ranks 7th out of 51 states and territories for Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education salary in other states
Washington $102,350California $99,650District of Columbia $96,580Massachusetts $94,000Rhode Island $90,930New York $85,760Alaska $79,260New Jersey $78,200Maryland $77,680Ohio $77,370Oregon $77,130Pennsylvania $77,060Minnesota $76,350Delaware $75,920Illinois $75,320Utah $74,810New Mexico $74,550New Hampshire $72,410Georgia $72,290Hawaii $71,410Virginia $65,550Michigan $65,110Nevada $65,040Colorado $63,410Vermont $63,070Texas $62,760Maine $62,390Nebraska $62,380Idaho $61,600Alabama $61,380Wisconsin $61,210Wyoming $61,150South Carolina $60,820Kentucky $60,610Iowa $60,580North Dakota $60,030Tennessee $59,980Indiana $59,700Florida $58,930Louisiana $58,770Montana $57,530Arizona $56,590Kansas $56,450West Virginia $55,630North Carolina $54,930Arkansas $52,700Missouri $50,910South Dakota $50,130Mississippi $49,790Oklahoma $48,200
Working as an Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education in Connecticut
Nationally, about 1,388,000 people work as Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Connecticut pay ($80,600) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education make in Connecticut?
The median Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education salary in Connecticut is $80,600 per year, or about $38.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $58,870 at the entry level to $105,890 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Connecticut pay compare to the national average?
Connecticut pays Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education about 26% more than the national median of $63,970. Connecticut ranks 7th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Connecticut a good state for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
Yes on pay — Connecticut pays above the national median for this occupation, at $80,600 a year. About 16,330 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education are employed in Connecticut. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Connecticut?
The highest-paying occupations in Connecticut include Cardiologist ($488,940), Anesthesiologist ($481,820), Orthodontist ($478,680), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.