Recreational Therapists Salary in Virginia
Recreational Therapists in Virginia earn a median of $61,270 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,580; the top 10% earn over $87,020. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
States ranked near Virginia
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Recreational Therapists pay in Virginia
How much do recreational therapists make in Virginia?
The median is $61,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,580 and the top 10% earn over $87,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 48 (−1% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.