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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary average salary by city in Connecticut
- Bridgeport$58,910
- Norwich$53,230
- Waterbury$46,010
- Hartford$44,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $58,910 | $68,230 | $38,450 | $47,251 | 107 |
| Norwich | $53,230 | $48,530 | $44,390 | $42,990 | 100 |
| Waterbury | $46,010 | $46,640 | $34,010 | $37,511 | 100 |
| Hartford | $44,240 | $38,440 | $38,440 | $36,160 | 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.
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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 25-9044.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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