Recreational Therapists Salary in Nevada
Recreational Therapists in Nevada earn a median of $78,730 a year, +27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +27% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,380; the top 10% earn over $98,630. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
States ranked near Nevada
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- Healthcare Social Workers$78,470 median in Nevada
- Occupational Therapists$110,520 median in Nevada
- Psychiatric Technicians$46,450 median in Nevada
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$62,900 median in Nevada
- Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists$110,520 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,080 median in Nevada
Recreational Therapists pay in Nevada
How much do recreational therapists make in Nevada?
The median is $78,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,380 and the top 10% earn over $98,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 48 (+27% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.