Recreational Therapists Salary in North Carolina
Recreational Therapists in North Carolina earn a median of $51,030 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,030
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,490; the top 10% earn over $78,340. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Recreational Therapists pay in North Carolina
How much do recreational therapists make in North Carolina?
The median is $51,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,490 and the top 10% earn over $78,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 48 (−18% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.