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Special Education Teachers, Preschool average salary by city in Connecticut
- Hartford$91,800
- New Haven$88,750
- Bridgeport$88,640
- Waterbury$81,500
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | $91,800 | $89,180 | $68,030 | $68,912 | 103 |
| New Haven | $88,750 | $90,440 | $74,870 | $66,959 | 105 |
| Bridgeport | $88,640 | $92,660 | $64,090 | $66,888 | 107 |
| Waterbury | $81,500 | $79,940 | $62,670 | $62,308 | 100 |
*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 25-2051.
- 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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