Recreational Therapist salary in the United States

Average salary
$41,500/yr
Based on 756 income tax records
$19,500
$72,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$36K
 
$42K
 
$46K
 
$44K
 
$46K
$19,500
$72,000
How much do Recreational Therapists make?
The average total salary for a Recreational Therapist is $41,500 per year. This is based on data from 756 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Recreational Therapist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Recreational Therapist salary can vary between $19,500 to $72,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Recreational Therapist salary by company

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Recreational Therapist demographics in United States

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63% are single
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37% are married
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29% have kids
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41% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Recreational Therapists in United States

756 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a recreational therapist in the United States is $41,500 per year. Recreational therapist salaries in the United States can vary between $19,500 to $72,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 756 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as recreational therapist.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for recreational therapists in the United States: Washington Metro Area, DC ($59,000 a year), Denver Metro Area, CO ($49,000 a year), and Houston Metro Area, TX ($46,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.