Recreational Therapists Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $52,020 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.01
10th percentile $44,140
90th percentile $82,030
Employed locally 40
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,140
    25th
    $49,960
    50th (median)
    $52,020
    75th
    $63,820
    90th
    $82,030

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 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
    California $96,530
    District of Columbia $92,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $66,910
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $65,850
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,240
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $61,510

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,920
    Physicians, All Other $257,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,960
    Pharmacists $137,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,310
    Physician Assistants $138,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Iowa City, IA is $25.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.96 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Iowa City, IA is 13.7% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $44,140 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,960.