How much does a recreational therapist make in Arizona?
$62,610a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in Arizona. That is $30.10 an hour or $5,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.10
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,710Median: $62,610Highest 10%: $90,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,710 | $23.90 | |
| 25th | $55,820 | $26.84 | |
| Median | $62,610 | $30.10 | |
| 75th | $82,490 | $39.66 | |
| 90th | $90,230 | $43.38 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $62,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 13. Connecticut | $63,240 |
| 14. Nebraska | $62,980 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $62,820 |
| 16. Arizona | $62,610 |
| 17. Texas | $62,490 |
| 18. Michigan | $61,700 |
| 19. Virginia | $61,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $30.10 ($62,610 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $62,610 against $61,960 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Arizona rank for recreational therapist pay?
Arizona ranks 16 of 48 states.
Which city in Arizona pays recreational therapists the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $62,610 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.