Recreational Therapists Salary in Missouri
Recreational Therapists in Missouri earn a median of $58,620 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,000; the top 10% earn over $93,500. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
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Recreational Therapists pay in Missouri
How much do recreational therapists make in Missouri?
The median is $58,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,000 and the top 10% earn over $93,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 48 (−5% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.