How much does a recreational therapist make in Buffalo?
$65,080a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $31.29 an hour or $5,423 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.29
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,090Median: $65,080Highest 10%: $86,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,090 | $27.45 | |
| 25th | $60,420 | $29.05 | |
| Median | $65,080 | $31.29 | |
| 75th | $77,640 | $37.33 | |
| 90th | $86,210 | $41.45 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| New York, NY | $66,050 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,370 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,980 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $512,600 |
| Cardiologist | $451,800 |
| Neurologist | $451,500 |
| Surgeon | $411,400 |
| Radiologist | $318,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $303,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $269,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $258,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $248,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $245,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $31.29 ($65,080 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $65,080 against $61,960 nationally, 5% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $65,520, so Buffalo pays 1% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for recreational therapist pay?
23 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,210 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.