Average Recreational Therapist Salary

$60.71/hour

The average salary for a Recreational Therapist is $60.71 per hour. This is 19% higher than the therapy US average of $48.98.

Last updated on July 9, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Recreational Therapist compared to Therapist National Averages

$60.71/hour

19% higher than the therapy US average.

$48.98/hour

United States

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Recreational Therapist jobs?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital$34$34
Lifepoint Health$34$34
Hospital for Behavioral Medicine$28$28

Last updated on July 9, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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