Recreational Therapists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $55,600 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.73
10th percentile $35,140
90th percentile $81,530
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,140
    25th
    $49,140
    50th (median)
    $55,600
    75th
    $64,020
    90th
    $81,530

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,600
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,560
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,350
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,020
    Physical Therapists $91,080
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Fort Collins, CO is $26.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.20 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 7.8% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $35,140 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,140.