Recreational Therapists Salary in North Dakota
Recreational Therapists in North Dakota earn a median of $58,370 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,100; the top 10% earn over $70,570. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
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Recreational Therapists pay in North Dakota
How much do recreational therapists make in North Dakota?
The median is $58,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,100 and the top 10% earn over $70,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 48 (−6% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.