Recreational Therapists Salary in Colorado
Recreational Therapists in Colorado earn a median of $66,580 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,530; the top 10% earn over $88,120. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
States ranked near Colorado
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Recreational Therapists pay in Colorado
How much do recreational therapists make in Colorado?
The median is $66,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,530 and the top 10% earn over $88,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 48 (+7% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.