The average salary for a recreational therapist in the United States is around $49,694 per year.
Avg Salary
Recreational therapists earn an average yearly salary of $49,694.
Wages typically start from $31,824 and go up to $77,598.
20% below national average Updated in 2019
Recreational therapist earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Recreational therapist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $40,530 |
| Arkansas | $47,690 |
| Arizona | $47,740 |
| California | $79,890 |
| Colorado | $47,200 |
| Connecticut | $57,770 |
| District of Columbia | $64,120 |
| Delaware | $42,650 |
| Florida | $46,720 |
| Georgia | $42,200 |
| Hawaii | $55,000 |
| Iowa | $51,230 |
| Idaho | $38,724 |
| Illinois | $42,058 |
| Indiana | $40,556 |
| Kansas | $35,850 |
| Kentucky | $43,560 |
| Louisiana | $38,980 |
| Massachusetts | $50,880 |
| Maryland | $46,800 |
| Maine | $48,060 |
| Michigan | $49,230 |
| Minnesota | $54,460 |
| Missouri | $43,060 |
| Mississippi | $34,080 |
| Montana | $41,900 |
| North Carolina | $47,600 |
| North Dakota | $42,090 |
| Nebraska | $39,040 |
| New Hampshire | $45,450 |
| New Jersey | $58,100 |
| New Mexico | $35,800 |
| Nevada | $59,120 |
| New York | $53,970 |
| Ohio | $44,680 |
| Oklahoma | $35,650 |
| Oregon | $54,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,900 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,040 |
| Rhode Island | $47,870 |
| South Carolina | $41,590 |
| South Dakota | $46,330 |
| Tennessee | $40,260 |
| Texas | $43,260 |
| Utah | $47,030 |
| Virginia | $45,180 |
| Vermont | $38,500 |
| Washington | $57,460 |
| Wisconsin | $43,950 |
| West Virginia | $51,830 |
| Wyoming | $47,650 |
How do recreational therapist salaries compare to similar careers?
Recreational therapists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make more than music therapists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Recreational therapist salary | $50K |
| Massage therapist salary | $46K |
| Art therapist salary | $48K |
| Music therapist salary | $48K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)