Recreational Therapists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $53,210 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.58
10th percentile $42,170
90th percentile $73,260
Employed locally 180
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,170
    25th
    $49,080
    50th (median)
    $53,210
    75th
    $62,050
    90th
    $73,260

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreational Therapists salary vs area income 62% Median Recreational Therapists salary is 38% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $96,530

    Nearby metros — Recreational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $77,450
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $68,540
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,000
    Michigan $63,200
    Columbus, GA-AL $52,750
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $50,010

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Atlanta, GA is $25.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.93 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Atlanta, GA is 11.7% below 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $42,170 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,080.