Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Connecticut

Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary in Connecticut earn the most in New Haven (average $171,050 a year) and the least in Hartford ($125,170), across the 3 Connecticut metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary average at $138,800 and the median at $123,770 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,020.

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Connecticut

New Haven$171,050
Norwich$132,220
Hartford$125,170

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Haven	$171,050	$163,850	$132,350	$118,666	105
Norwich	$132,220	$121,760	$82,660	$94,555	100
Hartford	$125,170	$108,460	$85,440	$90,184	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Connecticut

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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