Occupational Therapist salary in Connecticut
What occupational therapists earn in Connecticut and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$102,440$49.25 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$84,890 – $111,660Top 10%: $127,630+
Jobs3,1501.77× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Connecticut cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $100,570 | $48.35 | 1,140 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $105,240 | $50.60 | 750 |
| New Haven, CT | $102,680 | $49.37 | 410 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $99,460 | $47.82 | 380 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $102,670 | $49.36 | 210 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $103,330 | $49.68 | 160 |
Hospitals and jobs in Connecticut
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Alaska · $103,680 Arizona · $103,660 New Jersey · $103,410 Hawaii · $102,870 Delaware · $102,130 South Carolina · $101,130
Other healthcare salaries in Connecticut
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,990 Registered Nurses · $102,740 Nursing Assistants · $44,790 Medical Assistants · $47,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,690 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,050 Physicians, All Other · $214,990 Physical Therapists · $104,360 Dental Assistants · $56,850 Nurse Practitioners · $138,470 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,310 Physician Assistants · $139,860
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Connecticut?
Occupational Therapists in Connecticut earned a median of $102,440 a year ($49.25 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $84,890 to $111,660.
Where in Connecticut do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Connecticut, pay was highest in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $105,240.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.