Recreational Therapists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $42,740 -29.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.55
10th percentile $35,080
90th percentile $61,690
Employed locally 70
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,080
    25th
    $38,090
    50th (median)
    $42,740
    75th
    $52,100
    90th
    $61,690

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreational Therapists salary vs area income 63% Median Recreational Therapists salary is 37% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $53,330
    Kansas City, MO-KS $46,750
    Jackson, MS $38,170
    Wichita, KS $37,330

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,870
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,180
    Physicians, All Other $451,910
    Nurse Practitioners $127,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Topeka, KS is $20.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.46 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Topeka, KS is 29.1% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $35,080 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,090.