How much does a recreational therapist make in Atlanta?
$60,640a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $29.15 an hour or $5,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.15
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,070Median: $60,640Highest 10%: $97,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,070 | $20.71 | |
| 25th | $50,660 | $24.36 | |
| Median | $60,640 | $29.15 | |
| 75th | $80,790 | $38.84 | |
| 90th | $97,620 | $46.93 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Savannah, GA | $53,080 |
| Columbus, GA | $52,750 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $29.15 ($60,640 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $60,640 against $61,960 nationally, 2% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $52,010, so Atlanta pays 17% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for recreational therapist pay?
46 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,620 or more.
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.