Recreational Therapists Salary in Maryland
Recreational Therapists in Maryland earn a median of $64,300 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,220; the top 10% earn over $95,490. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
States ranked near Maryland
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Recreational Therapists pay in Maryland
How much do recreational therapists make in Maryland?
The median is $64,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,220 and the top 10% earn over $95,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 48 (+4% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.