How much does a recreational therapist make in Baltimore?
$64,700a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $31.11 an hour or $5,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.11
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,220Median: $64,700Highest 10%: $92,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,220 | $18.86 | |
| 25th | $44,160 | $21.23 | |
| Median | $64,700 | $31.11 | |
| 75th | $76,230 | $36.65 | |
| 90th | $92,050 | $44.25 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Washington, DC | $71,050 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,970 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $31.11 ($64,700 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $64,700 against $61,960 nationally, 4% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $64,300, so Baltimore pays 1% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for recreational therapist pay?
24 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,050 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.