Recreational Therapists Salary in Massachusetts
Recreational Therapists in Massachusetts earn a median of $62,820 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,820
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,090; the top 10% earn over $94,890. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
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Recreational Therapists pay in Massachusetts
How much do recreational therapists make in Massachusetts?
The median is $62,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,090 and the top 10% earn over $94,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 48 (+1% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.