California

Recreational Therapists Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$95,420
+41.1% vs national
Hourly Wage
$45.88
 
10th Percentile
$60,940
Entry level
90th Percentile
$115,370
Senior level
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Salary Range

Recreational Therapists in California earn between $60,940 and $115,370, with a mean of $95,420. The national average for this role is $67,633.

$95,420 mean
10th Percentile$60,94090th Percentile$115,370

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$95,420
National Average$67,633
Texas$90,570
District of Columbia$88,060
Washington$81,020
New Hampshire$78,410
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.