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Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Connecticut
- Hartford$97,540
- New Haven$86,790
- Norwich$84,070
- Bridgeport$80,680
- Waterbury$75,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | $97,540 | $90,940 | $70,920 | $72,610 | 103 |
| New Haven | $86,790 | $82,310 | $60,530 | $65,688 | 105 |
| Norwich | $84,070 | $80,440 | $60,890 | $63,949 | 100 |
| Bridgeport | $80,680 | $75,100 | $62,460 | $61,776 | 107 |
| Waterbury | $75,190 | $71,630 | $58,570 | $58,241 | 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.
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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 25-1081.
- 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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