Recreational Therapists Salary in Tennessee
Recreational Therapists in Tennessee earn a median of $51,910 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,080; the top 10% earn over $78,850. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
States ranked near Tennessee
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Recreational Therapists pay in Tennessee
How much do recreational therapists make in Tennessee?
The median is $51,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,080 and the top 10% earn over $78,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 48 (−16% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.