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Therapeutic Recreation Therapist

Average Therapeutic Recreation Therapist Hourly Pay

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$20.35
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$15.33
MEDIAN
$20.35
90%
$28.24

The average hourly pay for a Therapeutic Recreation Therapist is $20.35 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$15 - $28
Bonus
$3 - $1k
Total Pay
$33k - $60k
Based on 176 salary profiles (last updated Oct 04 2023)
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3.9 out of 5
(23)
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Common Health Benefits for a Therapeutic Recreation Therapist

Medical
77%
Dental
71%
Vision
66%
None
22%

Gender Breakdown for Therapeutic Recreation Therapists

Female
85.2%
Male
13.1%
Prefer to self-define
1.6%
This data is based on 61 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Therapeutic Recreation Therapists

What is the highest pay for Therapeutic Recreation Therapists?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Therapeutic Recreation Therapist is $28.24 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Therapeutic Recreation Therapists?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Therapeutic Recreation Therapist is $15.33 / hour

How can Therapeutic Recreation Therapists increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Therapeutic Recreation Therapist is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Therapeutic Recreation Therapist that oversees more junior Therapeutic Recreation Therapists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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