Preschool Teacher Salary in Connecticut
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Connecticut
$45,740
$21.99 an hour
10th percentile
$35,460
90th percentile
$80,400
Jobs (wage & salary)
5,230
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Connecticut was $45,740 in May 2025, $7,600 (20%) above the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $37,510 (25th percentile) and $58,880 (75th percentile).
Connecticut ranks 11 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,460 | $17.05 |
| 25th | $37,510 | $18.03 |
| 50th (median) | $45,740 | $21.99 |
| 75th | $58,880 | $28.31 |
| 90th | $80,400 | $38.65 |
| Mean (average) | $50,830 | $24.44 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Connecticut, BLS OEWS May 2025.