SOC 25-1042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Connecticut
Connecticut · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Connecticut comes to $96,470 a year, ahead of the national median of $84,620 by 14.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Connecticut comes to $96,470 a year, ahead of the national median of $84,620 by 14.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $73,930 and $127,880. The lowest tenth earn under $61,330, while the highest tenth earn more than $200,720.
Employment stands at 870, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, Connecticut ranks 16th by median wage. Norwich leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $102,070. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 157th of 674 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,330 | −27.5% |
| 25th | $73,930 | −12.6% |
| Median (50th) | $96,470 | +14.0% |
| 75th | $127,880 | +51.1% |
| 90th | $200,720 | +137.2% |
| Mean | $109,380 | +29.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwich | $102,070 | 40 | |
| 2 | Hartford | $100,300 | 340 | |
| 3 | New Haven | $94,030 | 300 | |
| 4 | Bridgeport | $81,340 | — | |
| 5 | Waterbury | $71,840 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $96,470 buys what $93,118 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$96,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$93,118US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $96,470 a year, 14.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,330 to $200,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 870 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 16th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Norwich, at $102,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $96,470, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $84,620, so pay in Connecticut is 14.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Connecticut earns more than $200,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,330 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Norwich, at $102,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 870 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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