Recreational Therapists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $61,830 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.73
10th percentile $46,750
90th percentile $94,260
Employed locally 30
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,750
    25th
    $53,770
    50th (median)
    $61,830
    75th
    $72,390
    90th
    $94,260

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreational Therapists salary vs area income 72% Median Recreational Therapists salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $107,810
    Vallejo, CA $102,640
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $102,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $100,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,360
    California $96,530

    Nearby metros — Recreational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $100,820
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $68,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $64,680
    Syracuse, NY $60,950
    Rochester, NY $57,620
    Utica-Rome, NY $55,560

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,340
    Pharmacists $133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $79,200
    Nurse Practitioners $129,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Albany, NY is $29.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.32 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Albany, NY is 2.6% above the national median of $60,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreational Therapists in Albany?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $46,750 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,770.