Recreational Therapists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $61,000 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.33
10th percentile $40,560
90th percentile $99,260
Employed locally 150
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,560
    25th
    $48,140
    50th (median)
    $61,000
    75th
    $79,460
    90th
    $99,260

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreational Therapists salary vs area income 70% Median Recreational Therapists salary is 30% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $52,020

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$98,740
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,930
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,290
    Physicians, All Other$168,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,190
    Pharmacists$137,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Dallas, TX is $29.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.72 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Dallas, TX is 1.2% above 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $40,560 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,140.