Recreational Therapists Salary in Iowa
Recreational Therapists in Iowa earn a median of $56,140 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,580; the top 10% earn over $81,970. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
States ranked near Iowa
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Recreational Therapists pay in Iowa
How much do recreational therapists make in Iowa?
The median is $56,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,580 and the top 10% earn over $81,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 48 (−9% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.