Profession
Recreational Therapists
Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.
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United States
Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2025
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median61,960 USD
Average67,630 USD
Middle 50%50,240 USD - 79,930 USD
Decile range40,990 USD - 100,420 USD
Bottom decile40,990 USD
Top decile100,420 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median57,360 USD
Average60,460 USD
Middle 50%49,670 USD - 66,660 USD
Decile range43,840 USD - 87,110 USD
Bottom decile43,840 USD
Top decile87,110 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median62,610 USD
Average67,490 USD
Middle 50%55,820 USD - 82,490 USD
Decile range49,710 USD - 90,230 USD
Bottom decile49,710 USD
Top decile90,230 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median42,670 USD
Average47,890 USD
Middle 50%31,140 USD - 49,560 USD
Decile range31,130 USD - 82,960 USD
Bottom decile31,130 USD
Top decile82,960 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median98,170 USD
Average95,420 USD
Middle 50%79,820 USD - 107,830 USD
Decile range60,940 USD - 115,370 USD
Bottom decile60,940 USD
Top decile115,370 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median66,580 USD
Average67,540 USD
Middle 50%55,010 USD - 78,420 USD
Decile range44,530 USD - 88,120 USD
Bottom decile44,530 USD
Top decile88,120 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2025
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median63,240 USD
Average68,280 USD
Middle 50%51,190 USD - 81,330 USD
Decile range46,350 USD - 101,650 USD
Bottom decile46,350 USD
Top decile101,650 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median51,110 USD
Average54,860 USD
Middle 50%44,190 USD - 60,710 USD
Decile range42,640 USD - 76,290 USD
Bottom decile42,640 USD
Top decile76,290 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2025
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median95,640 USD
Average88,060 USD
Middle 50%60,600 USD - 109,970 USD
Decile range50,840 USD - 118,340 USD
Bottom decile50,840 USD
Top decile118,340 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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