Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Connecticut
$96,750avg. a year
Annual salary · 1,910 employed
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Connecticut earn an average of $96,750 a year. That is $24,070 (33%) more than the U.S. average of $72,680. The best-paying metro area is Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT at $97,980.
$100,810Median pay
$96,750Average yearly
+21%Avg. pay since 2020
#2Of 49 states
Top-paying Connecticut metro areas
Average pay for career/technical education teachers, secondary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
1270 jobs
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT
$97,980
a year
2300 jobs
New Haven, CT
$97,800
a year
3400 jobs
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
$96,720
a year
4510 jobs
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
$96,610
a year
5260 jobs
Waterbury-Shelton, CT
$94,010
a year
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Connecticut, charted
Pay over time
Connecticut, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Connecticut career/technical education teachers, secondary school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Connecticut vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,680 | – |
| Connecticut | $96,750 | – |
| Massachusetts | $93,230 | – |
| New York | $87,100 | – |
| Rhode Island | $82,630 | – |
Related jobs in Connecticut
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$83,380
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84,460
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$86,920
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$50,830
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$84,040
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$85,660
Average pay, Connecticut, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do career/technical education teachers, secondary school make in Connecticut?
The average is $96,750 a year, and the median is $100,810. That is $24,070 (33%) more than the U.S. average of $72,680.
Where in Connecticut do they earn the most?
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT ($97,980), followed by New Haven, CT ($97,800). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Waterbury-Shelton, CT ($94,010).
How does Connecticut rank?
Connecticut ranks #2 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2032. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national career/technical education teachers, secondary school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.