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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other average salary by city in Connecticut
- New Haven$99,240
- Waterbury$85,730
- Hartford$84,020
- Norwich$80,820
- Bridgeport$74,430
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $99,240 | $81,480 | $63,780 | $73,712 | 105 |
| Waterbury | $85,730 | $83,900 | $52,480 | $65,026 | 100 |
| Hartford | $84,020 | $77,850 | $47,670 | $63,917 | 103 |
| Norwich | $80,820 | $65,030 | $48,210 | $61,867 | 100 |
| Bridgeport | $74,430 | $63,540 | $49,810 | $57,748 | 107 |
*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.
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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 25-1199.
- 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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