Recreational Therapists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $52,020 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.01
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $210,230
Employed locally 130
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $44,190
    50th (median)
    $52,020
    75th
    $80,930
    90th
    $210,230

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,270
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,000

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,770
    Physicians, All Other $296,910
    Medical Records Specialists $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in San Antonio, TX is $25.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.28 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in San Antonio, TX is 13.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,190.