The average salary for a recreational therapist in New Jersey is around $61,160 per year.
Avg Salary
Recreational therapists earn an average yearly salary of $61,160.
Wages typically start from $46,950 and go up to $96,520.
15% below national average Updated in 2021
Recreational therapist earnings by seniority
Top-level recreational therapist earnings begin at:
$46.40 per hour
$96,520 per year
Senior-level recreational therapist earnings begin at:
$37.72 per hour
$78,460 per year
Mid-level recreational therapist earnings begin at:
$29.40 per hour
$61,160 per year
Junior-level recreational therapist earnings begin at:
$28.23 per hour
$58,710 per year
Starting level recreational therapist earnings begin at:
$22.57 per hour
$46,950 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 about the same as related careers in New Jersey. On average, they make less than marriage and family therapists but more than health educators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Marriage and family therapist salary | $78K |
| Registered dietitian salary | $76K |
| Occupational therapist assistant salary | $74K |
| Rehabilitation counselor salary | $76K |
| Healthcare social worker salary | $64K |
| Art therapist salary | $61K |
| Music therapist salary | $61K |
| Recreational therapist salary | $61K |
| Athletic trainer salary | $62K |
| Health educator salary | $61K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)