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Recreation Worker Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$17.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,199/year ($2,517/month) for a single filer
Recreation Worker pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,000 Recreation Worker jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 39-9032, “Recreation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Recreation Worker salary of $36,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,199 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $36,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,213 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,801 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,397 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,199 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,517 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Recreation Worker make in Connecticut?
- The median Recreation Worker salary in Connecticut is $36,610 per year ($17.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,670 and $44,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Recreation Worker in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $36,610, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $30,199 per year ($2,517 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Recreation Worker jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 5,000 Recreation Worker jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.