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Lactation Consultant Salaries in Connecticut - CT
By Jennifer Williams, allied health world contributing writerPublished: June 14th, 2010
The median lactation consultant salary in Connecticut is $87,000 a year. What a way to earn a living performing a job that you absolutely love! Lactation consultants in Connecticut are well compensated because of the importance of their role in helping to ensure proper nutrition in infants through breastfeeding. Choosing a career in lactation consultation will not only give you tremendous financial reward, but it will also give you a sense of contribution in the lives of children.
The number one factor impacting lactation consultant salaries in Connecticut, however, is experience. As a newly certified lactation consultant, you will be devoid of practical experience. However, because there is expected to be a great demand in this career field, you should be able to find substantial opportunities for employment that will help you build your portfolio of expertise. If you want to gain some exposure and give yourself some more credibility, you should seriously consider becoming involved with the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition.
Because your location in Connecticut can also impact your annual salary, here are some salary figures for lactation consultants in various cities throughout Connecticut:
- Bridgeport: $82,000
- New Haven: $73,000
- Hartford: $77,000
- Stamford: $91,000
- Norwalk: $83,000
