How much does a recreational therapist make in Connecticut?
$63,240a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in Connecticut. That is $30.40 an hour or $5,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.40
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,350Median: $63,240Highest 10%: $101,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| 25th | $51,190 | $24.61 | |
| Median | $63,240 | $30.40 | |
| 75th | $81,330 | $39.10 | |
| 90th | $101,700 | $48.87 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Haven, CT | $66,740 |
| Hartford, CT | $63,950 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $59,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 10. Hawaii | $64,500 |
| 11. Maryland | $64,300 |
| 12. Vermont | $63,380 |
| 13. Connecticut | $63,240 |
| 14. Nebraska | $62,980 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $62,820 |
| 16. Arizona | $62,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $30.40 ($63,240 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $63,240 against $61,960 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for recreational therapist pay?
Connecticut ranks 13 of 48 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays recreational therapists the most?
New Haven, CT, with a median of $66,740 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.