How much does a recreational therapist make in Cincinnati?
$63,740a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $30.64 an hour or $5,312 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.64
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,290Median: $63,740Highest 10%: $82,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,290 | $23.22 | |
| 25th | $53,460 | $25.70 | |
| Median | $63,740 | $30.64 | |
| 75th | $71,410 | $34.33 | |
| 90th | $82,140 | $39.49 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Cleveland, OH | $67,390 |
| Columbus, OH | $60,590 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $551,300 |
| Surgeon | $437,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $419,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $334,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $333,300 |
| Physician | $317,900 |
| Physician | $315,600 |
| Radiologist | $288,000 |
| Dermatologist | $266,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $261,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $30.64 ($63,740 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
Yes: $63,740 against $61,960 nationally, 3% more.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $60,770, so Cincinnati pays 5% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for recreational therapist pay?
28 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,140 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.