SOC 25-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Connecticut
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
At $74,920, median pay for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Connecticut, CT tracks the national median of $72,040 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $74,920, median pay for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Connecticut, CT tracks the national median of $72,040 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,510 and $92,520. The lowest tenth earn under $48,550, while the highest tenth earn more than $99,480.
Employment stands at 960, or 14.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Norwich leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $94,950. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 80th of 267 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,550 | −32.6% |
| 25th | $59,510 | −17.4% |
| Median (50th) | $74,920 | +4.0% |
| 75th | $92,520 | +28.4% |
| 90th | $99,480 | +38.1% |
| Mean | $74,420 | +3.3% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwich | $94,950 | 860 | |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $82,960 | 4,220 | |
| 3 | Waterbury | $81,070 | 1,420 | |
| 4 | Hartford | $80,710 | 4,430 | |
| 5 | New Haven | $79,800 | 2,900 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $74,920 buys what $72,317 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,317US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,920 a year, 4.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,550 to $99,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 960 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Norwich, at $94,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Connecticut, CT?
The median annual wage is $74,920, 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 $72,040, so pay in Connecticut, CT is 4.0% 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, CT earns more than $99,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,550 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 $94,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 960 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut, CT. 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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