Recreational Therapists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $58,450 -3% vs national
Median hourly $28.10
10th percentile $40,250
90th percentile $88,400
Employed locally 60
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,250
    25th
    $45,060
    50th (median)
    $58,450
    75th
    $75,770
    90th
    $88,400

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreational Therapists salary vs area income 85% Median Recreational Therapists salary is 15% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $64,960
    Ohio $60,210
    Columbus, OH $59,400
    Toledo, OH $56,810

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Physicians, All Other $217,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,890
    Nurse Practitioners $128,300
    Pharmacists $136,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Cleveland, OH is $28.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.77 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Cleveland, OH is 3% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $40,250 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,060.