Recreational Therapists Salary in Pennsylvania
Recreational Therapists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $58,940 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,690; the top 10% earn over $80,340. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
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Recreational Therapists pay in Pennsylvania
How much do recreational therapists make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $58,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,690 and the top 10% earn over $80,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 48 (−5% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.