Recreational Therapists Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New York
Recreational Therapists in New York earn a median salary of $61,530 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.1% vs the national median of $60,280. An estimated 1,390 recreational therapists are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $55,560 to $68,540 depending on location.
$61,530
Avg median salary in New York
$68,540
Highest paying metro
$55,560
Lowest paying metro
1,390
Employed in New York
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Recreational Therapists salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | $68,540 | $58,360 | $80,810 | 50 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $64,680 | $54,880 | $79,040 | 1,110 |
| Albany, NY | $61,830 | $53,770 | $72,390 | 30 |
| Syracuse, NY | $60,950 | $54,880 | $64,860 | 80 |
| Rochester, NY | $57,620 | $47,870 | $70,050 | 80 |
| Utica, NY | $55,560 | $51,570 | $65,680 | 40 |