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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Connecticut
- Bridgeport$88,640
- Norwich$86,130
- Waterbury$83,830
- Hartford$83,660
- New Haven$82,710
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $88,640 | $82,960 | $63,720 | $66,888 | 107 |
| Norwich | $86,130 | $94,950 | $74,730 | $65,285 | 100 |
| Waterbury | $83,830 | $81,070 | $63,600 | $63,794 | 100 |
| Hartford | $83,660 | $80,710 | $62,850 | $63,684 | 103 |
| New Haven | $82,710 | $79,800 | $62,490 | $63,067 | 105 |
*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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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state
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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 25-2031.
- 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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