Recreational Therapists Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Recreational Therapists in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $55,490 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.9% vs the national median of $60,280. An estimated 770 recreational therapists are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $34,970 to $67,550 depending on location.
$55,490
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$67,550
Highest paying metro
$34,970
Lowest paying metro
770
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Recreational Therapists salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | $67,550 | $51,080 | $67,550 | 40 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $65,850 | $57,670 | $69,080 | 50 |
| Scranton, PA | $62,480 | $47,950 | $64,810 | 40 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $57,670 | $48,950 | $65,540 | 30 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $57,060 | $47,190 | $65,990 | 380 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $55,320 | $40,890 | $61,470 | 130 |
| Lancaster, PA | $50,970 | $40,020 | $51,190 | 40 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $47,540 | $46,260 | $63,380 | 30 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $34,970 | $34,970 | $49,800 | 30 |