Recreational Therapists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $61,110 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $51,190
90th percentile $86,550
Employed locally 120
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,190
    25th
    $53,910
    50th (median)
    $61,110
    75th
    $78,290
    90th
    $86,550

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreational Therapists salary vs area income 72% Median Recreational Therapists salary is 28% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,160
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    Pharmacists $136,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Phoenix, AZ is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.38 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 1.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $51,190 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,910.