Recreational Therapists Salary in Arizona
Recreational Therapists in Arizona earn a median of $62,610 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,610
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,710; the top 10% earn over $90,230. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
States ranked near Arizona
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Recreational Therapists pay in Arizona
How much do recreational therapists make in Arizona?
The median is $62,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,710 and the top 10% earn over $90,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 48 (+1% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.