Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for occupational therapy assistants is $34.99 an hour ($72,780 a year). About 820 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($72,300). Connecticut ranks 18th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational therapy assistants in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.93 | $60,180 |
| 25% of workers | $30.17 | $62,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.99 | $72,780 |
| 75% of workers | $37.04 | $77,050 |
| 90% of workers | $39.13 | $81,400 |
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $73,710 | 230 |
| New Haven | $73,440 | 110 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $73,030 | 50 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $71,750 | 240 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $64,310 | 110 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational therapy assistants
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 8,100 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $102,740 |
| Medical Assistants | $47,430 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $73,690 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $85,230 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $55,500 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $75,880 |
| Massage Therapists | $62,260 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,770 |
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