Preschool Teachers Salary in Connecticut
Preschool Teachers in Connecticut earn a median of $45,740 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,740
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($38,140)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,230
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,460; the top 10% earn over $80,400. Nationally the range is $28,990 to $61,390.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$87,960 median in Connecticut
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$90,030 median in Connecticut
- Childcare Workers$36,660 median in Connecticut
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$80,600 median in Connecticut
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,970 median in Connecticut
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38,460 median in Connecticut
Preschool Teachers pay in Connecticut
How much do preschool teachers make in Connecticut?
The median is $45,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,460 and the top 10% earn over $80,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for preschool teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $38,140). Living costs are not included.