Recreational Therapists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • California
Recreational Therapists in California earn a median salary of $97,490 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +61.7% vs the national median of $60,280. An estimated 1,430 recreational therapists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $88,300 to $107,810 depending on location.
$97,490
Avg median salary in California
$107,810
Highest paying metro
$88,300
Lowest paying metro
1,430
Employed in California
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Recreational Therapists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | $107,810 | $107,810 | $107,840 | 150 |
| Stockton, CA | $102,640 | $100,940 | $104,190 | 40 |
| Vallejo, CA | $102,640 | $102,470 | $102,640 | 30 |
| San Jose, CA | $100,820 | $85,310 | $111,680 | 60 |
| San Francisco, CA | $100,360 | $82,920 | $116,830 | 150 |
| Riverside, CA | $96,530 | $58,350 | $96,540 | 310 |
| San Diego, CA | $93,640 | $77,530 | $102,640 | 90 |
| Fresno, CA | $93,550 | $91,460 | $93,570 | 140 |
| Sacramento, CA | $88,610 | $75,030 | $102,640 | 90 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $88,300 | $72,860 | $98,110 | 370 |