Recreational Therapists Salary in Louisiana
Recreational Therapists in Louisiana earn a median of $51,150 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,150
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,590; the top 10% earn over $67,220. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
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Recreational Therapists pay in Louisiana
How much do recreational therapists make in Louisiana?
The median is $51,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,590 and the top 10% earn over $67,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 48 (−17% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.