Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Connecticut
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Connecticut and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$72,780$34.99 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$62,760 – $77,050Top 10%: $81,400+
Jobs8201.46× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant 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 | $71,750 | $34.50 | 240 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $73,710 | $35.44 | 230 |
| New Haven, CT | $73,440 | $35.31 | 110 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $64,310 | $30.92 | 110 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $73,030 | $35.11 | 50 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $74,430 | $35.78 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Connecticut
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
South Carolina · $73,740 Arizona · $73,490 Montana · $72,800 Hawaii · $72,710 Florida · $71,630 Pennsylvania · $71,590
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 therapy assistant make in Connecticut?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Connecticut earned a median of $72,780 a year ($34.99 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $62,760 to $77,050.
Where in Connecticut do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Connecticut, pay was highest in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $73,710.
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.