Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) Salary in Connecticut
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) in Connecticut earn a median of $81,710 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,710
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($74,260)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,920
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,150; the top 10% earn over $111,880. Nationally the range is $49,800 to $109,100.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$92,900 median in Connecticut
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$80,600 median in Connecticut
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$90,030 median in Connecticut
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,970 median in Connecticut
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$87,960 median in Connecticut
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$72,180 median in Connecticut
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) pay in Connecticut
How much do special education teachers (secondary school) make in Connecticut?
The median is $81,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,150 and the top 10% earn over $111,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for special education teachers (secondary school)?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $74,260). Living costs are not included.