Occupational Therapists Salary
Occupational Therapists in Connecticut make a median of $102,440 a year, or about $49.25 an hour. The range runs from $76K at the entry level to $128K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.88), that's roughly $99,572 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,679/month, or 26.6% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $102K get you in Connecticut?
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What this looks like in Connecticut
Occupational therapists pay in Connecticut tracks closely to the national median, $102K locally vs. $100K nationwide, a 2% difference. Rent runs $1,679/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.8% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 102.88) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Connecticut
Entry-level occupational therapists (10th percentile) start around $76K. Mid-career wages sit at $102K. Top earners bring in $128K or more, a $51K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Therapists salary by metro in Connecticut
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $105K | +3% | 750 |
| New Haven | $103K | +0% | 410 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $103K | +0% | 210 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $101K | -2% | 1,140 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $99K | -3% | 380 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a occupational therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Connecticut?
Yes — at the median salary of $102K, rent takes 26.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,679/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for occupational therapists in Connecticut?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new occupational therapists typically earn — is $76K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,582/month. At HUD’s $1,679/month FMR, rent would take 37% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is occupational therapist a high-paying job in Connecticut?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $102K locally vs. $100K nationally, a 2% difference.
How does Connecticut compare to the national average for occupational therapists?
Connecticut pays $102K median vs. the U.S. average of $100K — that’s +2%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.88), the purchasing-power equivalent is $100K — below the national median.
How much do occupational therapists make in Connecticut?
The median is $102,440 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $76,360, and experienced occupational therapists can clear $127,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $102K enough to live in Connecticut?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,271/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,679/month, which eats 26.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a occupational therapists salary go in Connecticut?
Connecticut has a Regional Price Parity of 102.88 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational therapists salary is worth about $99,572 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do occupational therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.