Average Recreational Therapist Salary

$60.71/hour

The average salary for a Recreational Therapist is $60.71 per hour. This is 11% higher than the therapy US average of $53.98.

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

11% higher than the therapy US average.

$53.98/hour

United States

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Recreational Therapist jobs?

Only AIMS Locum Tenens reports pay data for Recreational Therapists, averaging $23 per hour. For comparison, the national average for Recreational Therapists is $61 per hour — AIMS Locum Tenens pays 63% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
AIMS Locum Tenens$23$23

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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