Recreational Therapists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $61,270 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.46
10th percentile $34,890
90th percentile $217,380
Employed locally 250
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,890
    25th
    $46,240
    50th (median)
    $61,270
    75th
    $113,650
    90th
    $217,380

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreational Therapists salary vs area income 76% Median Recreational Therapists salary is 24% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,000
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $52,020

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52,590
    Physicians, All Other$292,490
    Pharmacists$139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Houston, TX is $29.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.51 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Houston, TX is 1.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $34,890 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,240.