Recreational Therapists Salary in Kentucky
Recreational Therapists in Kentucky earn a median of $59,240 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,850; the top 10% earn over $77,590. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Psychiatric Technicians$40,370 median in Kentucky
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$42,570 median in Kentucky
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$54,220 median in Kentucky
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Recreational Therapists pay in Kentucky
How much do recreational therapists make in Kentucky?
The median is $59,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,850 and the top 10% earn over $77,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 48 (−4% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.