Recreation Workers pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for recreation workers is $17.60 an hour ($36,610 a year). About 5,000 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($36,560). Connecticut ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.35 | $34,010 |
| 25% of workers | $16.67 | $34,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.60 | $36,610 |
| 75% of workers | $21.21 | $44,110 |
| 90% of workers | $24.68 | $51,340 |
Recreation Workers pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $38,310 | 290 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $37,670 | 1,410 |
| New Haven | $36,470 | 670 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $35,950 | 1,680 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $34,990 | 670 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for recreation workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 67,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $44,730 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $75,520 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $56,340 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $96,170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $52,720 |
| Residential Advisors | $43,620 |
| Training and Development Managers | $145,070 |
| Childcare Workers | $36,660 |
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