Recreational therapist earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level recreational therapist earnings begin at:

$47.63 per hour

$99,070 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level recreational therapist earnings begin at:

$43.13 per hour

$89,710 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level recreational therapist earnings begin at:

$36.65 per hour

$76,230 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level recreational therapist earnings begin at:

$22.66 per hour

$47,130 per year

10th percentile

Starting level recreational therapist earnings begin at:

$18.27 per hour

$38,000 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Recreational therapist salary by state

State Name Average Salary
California $78,610
District of Columbia $76,230
New Jersey $61,160
Oregon $60,190
Connecticut $59,770
New York $59,770
Washington $59,080
Illinois $57,970
Hawaii $55,000
Texas $54,410
New Hampshire $54,040
Nebraska $50,000
Pennsylvania $48,660
Arizona $48,380
Maine $48,350
Wyoming $48,170
Minnesota $47,940
Rhode Island $47,870
Massachusetts $47,850
Idaho $47,670
Maryland $47,610
Michigan $47,610
Kentucky $47,570
Ohio $47,360
Nevada $47,010
Arkansas $47,000
Wisconsin $47,000
Virginia $46,910
North Carolina $46,870
Iowa $46,730
Missouri $46,690
South Carolina $46,690
Alabama $46,660
Colorado $46,660
Florida $46,660
Georgia $46,640
Louisiana $46,640
South Dakota $46,330
North Dakota $42,090
Montana $41,900
Tennessee $38,840
Vermont $38,500
Utah $37,850
Indiana $37,840
New Mexico $37,240
Oklahoma $37,020
Delaware $36,990
West Virginia $36,710
Mississippi $29,730
Kansas $29,680
Puerto Rico $28,360

How do recreational therapist salaries compare to similar careers?

Recreational therapists earn 6% less than similar careers in District of Columbia. On average, they make less than occupational therapists but more than occupational therapist assistants.

Career Median Salary
Occupational therapist salary $78K
Healthcare social worker salary $78K
Registered dietitian salary $78K
Substance abuse social worker salary $62K
Community health worker salary $63K
Art therapist salary $76K
Music therapist salary $76K
Recreational therapist salary $76K
Athletic trainer salary $61K
Occupational therapist assistant salary $62K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)