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Recreational Therapists average salary by city in Connecticut
- New Haven$72,270
- Hartford$69,320
- Bridgeport$65,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $72,270 | $66,740 | $56,680 | $56,347 | 105 |
| Hartford | $69,320 | $63,950 | $50,670 | $54,459 | 103 |
| Bridgeport | $65,270 | $59,340 | $50,570 | $51,735 | 107 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Recreational Therapists salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1125.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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