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Middle School Teacher Salary in Connecticut (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $70,286/year ($5,857/month) for a single filer
Middle School Teacher pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $93,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $110,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,920 Middle School Teacher jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 25-2022, “Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Middle School Teacher salary of $93,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $70,286 — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
| Gross (median) | $93,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,764 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,161 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$4,399 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,286 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,857 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Middle School Teacher make in Connecticut?
- The median Middle School Teacher salary in Connecticut is $93,610 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,240 and $102,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Middle School Teacher in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $93,610, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $70,286 per year ($5,857 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
- How many Middle School Teacher jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 7,920 Middle School Teacher jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.