Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury
$89,510avg. a year
Annual salary · 4,590 employed
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area earn an average of $89,510 a year. That is $6,130 (7%) more than the Connecticut average of $83,380. The U.S. average is $72,650.
$98,600Median pay
$89,510Average yearly
+7%vs. Connecticut average
4,590Jobs in this metro
Other Connecticut metro areas
Average pay for elementary school teachers, except special education in other Connecticut metro areas. Swipe to see all 4.
14,980 jobs
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
$82,360
a year
21,060 jobs
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT
$82,170
a year
32,730 jobs
New Haven, CT
$80,960
a year
42,110 jobs
Waterbury-Shelton, CT
$79,630
a year
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How Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury compares
Pay range: metro vs. state vs. U.S.
Annual wage percentiles, May 2025
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Related jobs in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury
| Job | Avg. pay in this metro |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $88,640 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $42,010 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $92,990 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $55,360 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $90,940 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $89,750 |
Questions and answers
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury?
The average is $89,510 a year, and the median is $98,600. About 4,590 people work in this job in the metro area.
Is that more than the Connecticut average?
That is $6,130 (7%) more than the Connecticut average of $83,380.
Is this job common in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury?
It makes up 11.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the metro area, 1.27 times the national share.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, occupation code 25-2021. Metro area: Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metropolitan statistical area (BLS area code 14860). Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.