Recreational Therapists Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $50,010 -17% vs national
Median hourly $24.04
10th percentile $42,860
90th percentile $87,050
Employed locally 40
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,860
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $50,010
    75th
    $73,890
    90th
    $87,050

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreational Therapists salary vs area income 75% Median Recreational Therapists salary is 25% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $53,210
    Columbus, GA-AL $52,750

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,010
    Physicians, All Other $258,650
    Pharmacists $130,920
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Augusta, GA-SC is $24.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.83 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 17% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $42,860 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.