Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Connecticut | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $80,600 | $72,224 | +12% |
| Median hourly wage | $38.75 | $34.72 | +12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $77,799.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in Connecticut is $80,600, or about $38.75 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Elementary School Teachers is $72,224. Connecticut is +12% above the national median.
Entry-level elementary school teachers in Connecticut typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 16,330 elementary school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $80,600, Connecticut offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.