How much does a recreational therapist make in Columbia?
$43,730a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $21.02 an hour or $3,644 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.02
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,450Median: $43,730Highest 10%: $67,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,450 | $16.56 | |
| 25th | $39,680 | $19.08 | |
| Median | $43,730 | $21.02 | |
| 75th | $55,170 | $26.52 | |
| 90th | $67,900 | $32.64 |
Other cities in South Carolina
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Charlotte, NC | $52,170 |
Related jobs in Columbia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $374,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $296,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $290,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $271,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $251,100 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $228,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $224,400 |
| Optometrist | $156,400 |
| Pharmacist | $133,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $21.02 ($43,730 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Columbia than the national average?
No: $43,730 against $61,960 nationally, 29% less.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?
The median in South Carolina is $48,880, so Columbia pays 11% less.
Where does Columbia rank for recreational therapist pay?
79 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,900 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.