verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Occupational Therapist Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$102,440/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.25/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
3,150
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,871 #33 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Connecticut, explained

Occupational therapists in Connecticut earn a median of $102,440 per year ($49.25 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $76,360, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $127,630. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $102,440 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $102,440 is worth about $98,871 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #33 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,360
$36.71/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,440
$49.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$127,630
$61.36/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $102,440 $98,871
Massachusetts $100,930 $95,436 +$1,510
Rhode Island $100,040 $97,810 +$2,400
New York $96,390 $89,315 +$6,050

Occupational Therapist in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Connecticut?

Occupational therapists in Connecticut earn a median of $102,440 per year ($49.25 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay occupational therapists well?

At $102,440, Connecticut pays 2% above the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 3,150 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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