Salary data · Connecticut
Occupational therapy assistant salary in Connecticut
Occupational therapy assistants in Connecticut earn a mean of $70,500 a year and a median of $72,780, 0.3% below the national mean of $70,710. That ranks 18th of the 50 states with a published estimate.
$70,500
Mean annual wage
about $34 an hour
$72,780
Median annual wage
18th of 50
State rank
by mean wage
820
OTAs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for occupational therapy assistants already employed in Connecticut, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Occupational therapy assistant pay by metro in Connecticut
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $72,490 | $73,440 | 110 |
| Norwich | $71,790 | $73,030 | 50 |
| Bridgeport | $70,620 | $73,710 | 230 |
| Hartford | $70,200 | $71,750 | 240 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many occupational therapy assistants work in Connecticut
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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Connecticut is not a member of the OT Compact: occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed in another state need a full Connecticut license before starting.
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