Recreational Therapists Salary in Connecticut
Recreational Therapists in Connecticut earn a median of $63,240 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,240
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,350; the top 10% earn over $101,650. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
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Recreational Therapists pay in Connecticut
How much do recreational therapists make in Connecticut?
The median is $63,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,350 and the top 10% earn over $101,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 48 (+2% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.