Recreation Workers salary
in New Haven, CT
- Middle 50%
- $34,710–$44,230
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #82 of 298
Recreation Workers in the New Haven, CT metro earn a median of $36,470 a year, based on BLS estimates for 670 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $36,560 and in line with the CT statewide median of $36,610. It ranks #82 of 298 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE670 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Recreation Workers pay in other CT metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $38,310 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $37,670 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $36,350 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $35,950 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $34,990 |
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Questions
What is the average Recreation Workers salary in New Haven?
The BLS median is $36,470 a year (May 2025). Half of the 670 jobs pay between $34,710 and $44,230. The 10th percentile is $34,010 and the 90th is $51,500.
Is New Haven a high-paying metro for Recreation Workers?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $36,560 and in line with the CT statewide median of $36,610. It ranks #82 of 298 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Recreation Workers make an hour in New Haven?
About $17.53 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $36,470 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $16.69–$21.26 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.