Recreational Therapists Salary in Kansas
Recreational Therapists in Kansas earn a median of $40,010 a year, −35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −35% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,720; the top 10% earn over $60,720. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
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Recreational Therapists pay in Kansas
How much do recreational therapists make in Kansas?
The median is $40,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,720 and the top 10% earn over $60,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 48 (−35% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.