Recreational Therapists Salary in Nebraska
Recreational Therapists in Nebraska earn a median of $62,980 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,370; the top 10% earn over $79,080. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
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Recreational Therapists pay in Nebraska
How much do recreational therapists make in Nebraska?
The median is $62,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,370 and the top 10% earn over $79,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 48 (+2% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.