Recreational Therapists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $59,070 -2% vs national
Median hourly $28.40
10th percentile $46,550
90th percentile $88,320
Employed locally 100
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,550
    25th
    $50,070
    50th (median)
    $59,070
    75th
    $73,150
    90th
    $88,320

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreational Therapists salary vs area income 70% Median Recreational Therapists salary is 30% 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
    Vallejo, CA $102,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $100,820
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $80,760
    Nevada $77,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,250
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $66,910

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Richmond, VA is $28.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.32 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Richmond, VA is 2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $46,550 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,070.