Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Connecticut
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Connecticut
$81,220
National Median
$63,000
Employment
2,570
Entry Level (10th)
$54,740
Top Earners (90th)
$107,360
How Connecticut Compares
Connecticut pays $18,220 more than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 1.528 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in Connecticut (location quotient: 1.02).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,530 | 17,920 |
| Washington | $85,340 | 3,290 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| Illinois | $76,170 | 12,550 |
| New Jersey | $75,660 | 10,700 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| New Mexico | $66,490 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Colorado | $63,500 | 4,050 |
| Nevada | $63,340 | 490 |