Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Connecticut
$85,660avg. a year
Annual salary · 1,920 employed
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Connecticut earn an average of $85,660 a year. That is $8,400 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $77,260. The best-paying metro area is Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $89,750.
$81,710Median pay
$85,660Average yearly
+9%Avg. pay since 2020
#9Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Connecticut metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, secondary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
1590 jobs
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
$89,750
a year
2180 jobs
Waterbury-Shelton, CT
$85,450
a year
3680 jobs
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
$85,230
a year
4180 jobs
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT
$82,670
a year
5220 jobs
New Haven, CT
$80,310
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Connecticut, charted
Pay over time
Connecticut, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Connecticut special 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 | $77,260 | – |
| Connecticut | $85,660 | – |
| New York | $95,910 | – |
| Massachusetts | $88,250 | – |
| Rhode Island | $83,100 | – |
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
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$96,750
Average pay, Connecticut, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, secondary school make in Connecticut?
The average is $85,660 a year, and the median is $81,710. That is $8,400 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $77,260.
Where in Connecticut do they earn the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT ($89,750), followed by Waterbury-Shelton, CT ($85,450). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is New Haven, CT ($80,310).
How does Connecticut rank?
Connecticut ranks #9 of 51 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 25-2058. 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 special 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.