Recreational Therapists Salary in District of Columbia
Recreational Therapists in District of Columbia earn a median of $95,640 a year, +54% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $95,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +54% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,840; the top 10% earn over $118,340. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Healthcare Social Workers$94,100 median in District of Columbia
- Occupational Therapists$109,170 median in District of Columbia
- Psychiatric Technicians$67,430 median in District of Columbia
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$73,310 median in District of Columbia
- Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists$109,170 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$73,550 median in District of Columbia
Recreational Therapists pay in District of Columbia
How much do recreational therapists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $95,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,840 and the top 10% earn over $118,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 48 (+54% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.