salary$79,640 a yearmedian pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,570per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,730per year
Jobs in the area2,110people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Waterbury?
OK. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 23.1% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $79,640 a year. Most earn between $60,570 and $103,730.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 23.1% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.