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Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

In Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, environmental science teachers, postsecondaries earn $86,410 at the median — $null an hour. The range runs from $53K at the entry level to $133K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.75), that's roughly $84,097 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,865/month — about 34.4% of take-home, which is tight.

$86K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$53K
Entry level (10th %)
$133K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $86K get you in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford?

Estimated take-home pay$5,406/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$1,865/mo
Rent as % of take-home34.5% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$403/mo
Utilities-$201/mo
Transportation-$353/mo
Healthcare-$234/mo
Left over$2,350/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford’s Regional Price Parity (102.75). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction.

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Bar chart showing Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT: 10th percentile $53,050, 25th percentile $66,690, median $86,410, 75th percentile $100,150, 90th percentile $132,870. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$53K25th$67KMedian$86K75th$100K90th$133K
Bar chart showing Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT: 10th percentile $53,050, 25th percentile $66,690, median $86,410, 75th percentile $100,150, 90th percentile $132,870. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level environmental science teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $53K. Mid-career wages sit at $86K. Top earners bring in $133K or more, a $80K spread from bottom to top.

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Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Kentucky$110K+25%90
Montana$110K+25%90
California$110K+25%470
Oklahoma$109K+24%30
Michigan$108K+23%240
Maryland$107K+22%200
New Mexico$107K+22%30
New York$103K+17%620
Nevada$102K+17%40
Massachusetts$102K+16%300
Virginia$101K+16%360
Illinois$100K+14%160
New Hampshire$100K+14%100
Washington$97K+10%180
Connecticut$93K+6%110
South Carolina$89K+2%270
Minnesota$89K+1%110
Indiana$85K-3%190
Iowa$85K-4%60
Tennessee$84K-4%70
Idaho$83K-5%30
Vermont$82K-6%100
New Jersey$82K-6%410
Oregon$82K-6%90
Pennsylvania$81K-8%200
Texas$80K-9%580
North Carolina$77K-12%190
Wisconsin$77K-13%100
District of Columbia$77K-13%50
Georgia$76K-13%330
Florida$76K-13%40
Arizona$68K-22%230
Ohio$63K-28%240
Louisiana$63K-28%N/A
Arkansas$59K-33%80
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Frequently asked questions

How much do environmental science teachers, postsecondaries make in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT?

The median is $86,410 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $53,050, and experienced environmental science teachers, postsecondaries can clear $132,870. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $86K enough to live in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,406/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,865/month, which eats 34.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a environmental science teachers, postsecondary salary go in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford?

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford has a Regional Price Parity of 102.75 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median environmental science teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $84,097 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do environmental science teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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