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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term average salary by city in Connecticut
- Bridgeport$50,770
- Hartford$46,200
- Norwich$43,460
- Waterbury$41,980
- New Haven$40,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $50,770 | $43,180 | $37,470 | $41,136 | 107 |
| Hartford | $46,200 | $39,050 | $36,620 | $37,656 | 103 |
| Norwich | $43,460 | $39,340 | $37,750 | $35,605 | 100 |
| Waterbury | $41,980 | $37,150 | $35,880 | $34,557 | 100 |
| New Haven | $40,950 | $37,450 | $36,460 | $33,812 | 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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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 25-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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