Recreational Therapists Salary in Wisconsin
Recreational Therapists in Wisconsin earn a median of $59,350 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,350
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,650; the top 10% earn over $81,330. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
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Recreational Therapists pay in Wisconsin
How much do recreational therapists make in Wisconsin?
The median is $59,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,650 and the top 10% earn over $81,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 48 (−4% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.