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Teacher Jobs in Connecticut
The state of Connecticut currently employs 43,805 public school teachers at an entry salary of $42,924, however, there is a need for more teachers to work with the state's 554,437 students. Teachers certified to teach students grades 6 and up in subjects like math, science, TESOL, and technology are needed. Due to distribution of students, teachers may have more opportunity for employment in the larger school districts like Hartford Public Schools, Bridgeport Public Schools, and New Haven Public Schools.
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Connecticut Teacher Salary & Employment

Total Employed
17,960Salary Range
$59,570 - $104,300Elementary school teachers have a salary range between $59,570 to $104,300 a year in Connecticut. There are around seventeen thousand employed elementary school teachers. Read about what it takes to become an elementary school teacher.
Elementary School Teachers
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Danbury | 990 | $81,840 |
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 5 | $73,990 |
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 4 | $80,690 |
New Haven | 3 | $74,710 |
Norwich, New London, Westerly | 1 | $69,610 |
Waterbury | 1 | $84,660 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Elementary School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2021)

Total Employed
840Salary Range
$62,060 - $116,020English teachers have a salary range between $62,060 to $116,020 a year in Connecticut, with over 840 employed in the state. See details on how to become an english teacher.
English Language and Literature Teachers (College Professor)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 420 | $79,940 |
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 160 | $84,500 |
New Haven | 150 | $73,010 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for English Language and Literature Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1123)

Total Employed
14,890Salary Range
$57,930 - $106,540As a high school teacher in Connecticut you can expect to make between $57,930 - $106,540. There are around fourteen thousand employed high school teachers. Take the next step and learn to how to become a high school teacher.
High School Teachers
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Waterbury | 980 | $76,180 |
Danbury | 710 | $83,890 |
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 4 | $72,130 |
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 3 | $83,760 |
New Haven | 2 | $78,450 |
Norwich, New London, Westerly | 1 | $69,820 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for High School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2031)

Total Employed
300Salary Range
$68,170 - $134,710In Connecticut, a history teacher's salary may range from $68,170 to $134,710. There are around 300 employed history teachers. Get more information about becoming a history teacher.
History Teachers (College Professor)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 160 | $85,040 |
New Haven | 50 | $93,180 |
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 40 | $99,130 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for History Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1125)

Total Employed
1,610Salary Range
$56,860 - $101,770Kindergarten teachers in Connecticut, can earn between $56,860 to $101,770 a year. There are around a thousand employed kindergarten teachers. Read about what it takes to become a kindergarten teacher.
Kindergarten Teachers
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 450 | $70,660 |
New Haven | 400 | $70,920 |
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 370 | $78,250 |
Norwich, New London, Westerly | 120 | $71,520 |
Danbury | 110 | $75,830 |
Waterbury | 100 | $80,800 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Kindergarten Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2012)

Total Employed
44,370Salary Range
$56,860 - $123,800As a math teacher in Connecticut you can expect to make between $56,860 - $123,800. Connecticut is home to about forty thousand math teachers. See our guide on how to become a math teacher.
Mathematical Science Teachers (College Professor)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 320 | $88,890 |
New Haven | 180 | $71,690 |
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 80 | $88,840 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Mathematical Science Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1022)

Total Employed
5,280Salary Range
$27,020 - $81,450P.e. teachers have a salary range between $27,020 to $81,450 a year in Connecticut. Connecticut is home to about five thousand p.e. teachers. See our guide on how to become a p.e. teacher.
Coaches and Scouts
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
New Haven | 840 | $45,340 |
Danbury | 390 | $50,330 |
Norwich, New London, Westerly | 190 | $37,680 |
Waterbury | 130 | $41,290 |
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 1 | $49,110 |
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 1 | $47,120 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Coaches and Scouts (SOC Code: 27-2022)

Total Employed
6,160Salary Range
$25,290 - $58,550In Connecticut, a preschool teacher's salary may range from $25,290 to $58,550, with over 6,160 employed in the state. See details on how to become a preschool teacher.
Preschool Teachers
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
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New Haven | 950 | $31,690 |
Danbury | 450 | $33,510 |
Norwich, New London, Westerly | 320 | $31,440 |
Waterbury | 300 | $41,370 |
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 2 | $34,230 |
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 1 | $40,900 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Preschool Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2011)

Total Employed
4,700Salary Range
$40,760 - $164,840As a school administrator in Connecticut you can expect to make between $40,760 - $164,840. Connecticut is home to about four thousand school administrators. Take the next step and learn to how to become a school administrator.
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 250 | $74,680 |
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 240 | $51,560 |
New Haven | 160 | $52,250 |
Norwich, New London, Westerly | 60 | $59,320 |
Waterbury | 40 | $60,700 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program (SOC Code: 11-9031)
Education Administrators, Elementary, Middle, and High School
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
New Haven | 630 | $120,760 |
Norwich, New London, Westerly | 280 | $132,190 |
Waterbury | 230 | $123,020 |
Danbury | 150 | $127,310 |
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 1 | $139,490 |
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 1 | $124,540 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Education Administrators, Elementary, Middle, and High School (SOC Code: 11-9032)

Total Employed
4,650Salary Range
$39,950 - $99,510School counselors in Connecticut, can earn between $39,950 to $99,510 a year, with over 4,650 employed in the state. See our guide on how to become a school counselor.
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
New Haven | 700 | $59,300 |
Norwich, New London, Westerly | 340 | $60,090 |
Waterbury | 290 | $53,550 |
Danbury | 100 | $81,150 |
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 1 | $65,970 |
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 1 | $61,940 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (SOC Code: 21-1012)

Total Employed
2,270Salary Range
$53,270 - $99,530School librarians have a salary range between $53,270 to $99,530 a year in Connecticut. Connecticut is home to about two thousand school librarians. Read about what it takes to become a school librarian.
Librarians
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 790 | $70,450 |
New Haven | 560 | $66,640 |
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 500 | $72,550 |
Norwich, New London, Westerly | 180 | $59,660 |
Waterbury | 80 | $66,810 |
Danbury | 60 | $74,700 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Librarians (SOC Code: 25-4021)

Total Employed
6,350Salary Range
$49,070 - $126,510In Connecticut, a special education teacher's salary may range from $49,070 to $126,510. Connecticut is home to about six thousand special education teachers. Interested in becoming a special education teacher?
Special Education Teachers (Preschool)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 130 | $79,870 |
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 70 | - |
New Haven | - | $49,600 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (Preschool) (SOC Code: 25-2051)
Special Education Teachers (Kindergarten and Elementary School)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 850 | $81,620 |
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 790 | $70,540 |
New Haven | 620 | $86,110 |
Norwich, New London, Westerly | 180 | $72,240 |
Danbury | 170 | $85,270 |
Waterbury | 160 | $92,090 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (Kindergarten and Elementary School) (SOC Code: 25-2052)
Special Education Teachers (Middle School)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 400 | $71,650 |
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 240 | $72,040 |
New Haven | 170 | $69,470 |
Norwich, New London, Westerly | 130 | $67,600 |
Waterbury | 70 | $80,550 |
Danbury | 50 | $61,960 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (Middle School) (SOC Code: 25-2053)
Special Education Teachers (High School)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 740 | $78,480 |
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 550 | $76,830 |
New Haven | 320 | $67,790 |
Norwich, New London, Westerly | 160 | $74,170 |
Danbury | 130 | $89,360 |
Waterbury | 70 | $87,370 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (High School) (SOC Code: 25-2054)

Total Employed
6,890Salary Range
$24,470 - $46,580In Connecticut, a substitute teacher's salary may range from $24,470 to $46,580. Connecticut is home to about six thousand substitute teachers. Read about what it takes to become a substitute teacher.
Substitute Teachers
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Waterbury | 840 | $30,200 |
New Haven | 740 | $30,140 |
Norwich, New London, Westerly | 640 | $30,660 |
Danbury | 600 | $37,510 |
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 1 | $31,550 |
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 1 | $33,430 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Substitute Teachers (SOC Code: 25-3098)

Total Employed
22,140Salary Range
$23,760 - $45,550In Connecticut, a teaching assistant's salary may range from $23,760 to $45,550. There are around twenty two thousand employed teaching assistants. Interested in becoming a teaching assistant?
Teacher Assistants
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Danbury | 940 | $32,090 |
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford | 8 | $28,710 |
Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk | 4 | $34,410 |
New Haven | 3 | $30,720 |
Norwich, New London, Westerly | 1 | $33,150 |
Waterbury | 1 | $35,220 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Teacher Assistants (SOC Code: 25-9041)
Largest School Districts in Connecticut
Data obtained from the Public Elementary/Secondary School Universe Survey 2014