Recreational Therapists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $53,270 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.61
10th percentile $51,150
90th percentile $66,210
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,150
    25th
    $51,150
    50th (median)
    $53,270
    75th
    $65,970
    90th
    $66,210

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreational Therapists salary vs area income 61% Median Recreational Therapists salary is 39% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,360
    District of Columbia $92,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,280
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,250
    Lincoln, NE $67,140
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,240

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,870
    Physical Therapists $99,830
    Speech-Language Pathologists $104,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $66,190
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO is $25.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.83 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 11.6% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $51,150 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,150.