Recreational Therapists Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $77,450 +28.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.24
10th percentile $52,530
90th percentile $97,700
Employed locally 360
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,530
    25th
    $61,340
    50th (median)
    $77,450
    75th
    $81,450
    90th
    $97,700

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreational Therapists salary vs area income 105% Median Recreational Therapists salary is 5% above 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,240
    Reno, NV $57,680
    Jacksonville, FL $53,330
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $48,550

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$101,840
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,480
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73,650
    Nurse Practitioners$159,930
    Medical Records Specialists$68,680
    Physicians, All Other$248,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Las Vegas, NV is $37.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.28 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Las Vegas, NV is 28.5% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $52,530 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,340.