Recreational Therapists Salary in Alabama
Recreational Therapists in Alabama earn a median of $57,360 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,840; the top 10% earn over $87,110. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
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- Healthcare Social Workers$60,000 median in Alabama
- Occupational Therapists$94,050 median in Alabama
- Psychiatric Technicians$36,680 median in Alabama
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$41,500 median in Alabama
- Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists$94,050 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,660 median in Alabama
Recreational Therapists pay in Alabama
How much do recreational therapists make in Alabama?
The median is $57,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,840 and the top 10% earn over $87,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 48 (−7% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.