How much does a recreation worker make in Connecticut?
$36,610a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Connecticut. That is $17.60 an hour or $3,051 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.60
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $36,610Highest 10%: $51,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $34,670 | $16.67 | |
| Median | $36,610 | $17.60 | |
| 75th | $44,110 | $21.21 | |
| 90th | $51,340 | $24.68 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Norwich, CT | $38,310 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $37,670 |
| New Haven, CT | $36,470 |
| Hartford, CT | $35,950 |
| Waterbury, CT | $34,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 15. Maryland | $37,200 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $37,040 |
| 17. New Jersey | $36,880 |
| 18. Connecticut | $36,610 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $36,340 |
| 20. Virginia | $36,120 |
| 21. Arizona | $35,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $17.60 ($36,610 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $36,610 against $36,560 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for recreation worker pay?
Connecticut ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays recreation workers the most?
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, with a median of $38,310 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.