Recreational Therapists Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,520 -39.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.56
10th percentile $30,770
90th percentile $49,430
Employed locally 290
National median $60,280

Compare Recreational Therapists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Kansas stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Recreational Therapists
in
Kansas
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,770
    25th
    $35,170
    50th (median)
    $36,520
    75th
    $44,330
    90th
    $49,430

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,980
    Emergency Medical Technicians $33,710
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,700
    Pharmacists $132,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Kansas is $17.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.48 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Kansas is 39.4% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $30,770 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,170.