Recreational Therapists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $62,020 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.82
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $83,800
Employed locally 110
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $48,930
    50th (median)
    $62,020
    75th
    $79,560
    90th
    $83,800

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreational Therapists salary vs area income 65% Median Recreational Therapists salary is 35% 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
    Connecticut $61,030
    Utica-Rome, NY $55,560
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $53,650
    Utah $51,490
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,330
    Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $49,710

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$83,140
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$46,960
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,710
    Physicians, All Other$167,500
    Pharmacists$137,210
    Nurse Practitioners$127,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT is $29.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.99 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 2.9% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,930.