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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Connecticut
- Bridgeport$92,990
- Hartford$86,050
- New Haven$85,020
- Waterbury$85,000
- Norwich$82,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $92,990 | $99,360 | $77,590 | $69,684 | 107 |
| Hartford | $86,050 | $96,030 | $65,270 | $65,233 | 103 |
| New Haven | $85,020 | $89,100 | $63,600 | $64,565 | 105 |
| Waterbury | $85,000 | $80,960 | $64,220 | $64,552 | 100 |
| Norwich | $82,300 | $82,160 | $63,620 | $62,802 | 100 |
*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.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state
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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 25-2022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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