Recreation Workers salary
in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT
- Middle 50%
- $35,670–$45,830
- vs U.S. median
- +5%
- Metro rank
- #34 of 298
Recreation Workers in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro earn a median of $38,310 a year, based on BLS estimates for 290 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% above the U.S. median of $36,560 and 5% above the CT statewide median of $36,610. It ranks #34 of 298 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE290 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 |
|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $37,670 |
| New Haven, CT | $36,470 |
| 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 Norwich?
The BLS median is $38,310 a year (May 2025). Half of the 290 jobs pay between $35,670 and $45,830. The 10th percentile is $34,010 and the 90th is $50,680.
Is Norwich a high-paying metro for Recreation Workers?
That is 5% above the U.S. median of $36,560 and 5% above the CT statewide median of $36,610. It ranks #34 of 298 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Recreation Workers make an hour in Norwich?
About $18.42 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $38,310 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.15–$22.03 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.