How much does a recreational therapist make in Boston?
$63,390a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $30.48 an hour or $5,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.48
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,660Median: $63,390Highest 10%: $97,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| 25th | $55,900 | $26.88 | |
| Median | $63,390 | $30.48 | |
| 75th | $78,140 | $37.57 | |
| 90th | $97,380 | $46.82 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $30.48 ($63,390 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $63,390 against $61,960 nationally, 2% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $62,820, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for recreational therapist pay?
30 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,380 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.