Recreational Therapists Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $50,970 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.50
10th percentile $36,530
90th percentile $67,300
Employed locally 40
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,530
    25th
    $40,020
    50th (median)
    $50,970
    75th
    $51,190
    90th
    $67,300

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 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
    Napa, CA $107,810
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,670
    Reading, PA $67,550
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $62,480
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $61,510
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,270

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$83,180
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,140
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,750
    Physicians, All Other$184,790
    Pharmacists$133,610
    Nurse Practitioners$130,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Lancaster, PA is $24.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.72 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Lancaster, PA is 15.4% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $36,530 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,020.