How much does a recreational therapist make in Columbus?
$52,750a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $25.36 an hour or $4,396 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.36
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,340Median: $52,750Highest 10%: $55,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,340 | $22.76 | |
| 25th | $52,010 | $25.00 | |
| Median | $52,750 | $25.36 | |
| 75th | $52,750 | $25.36 | |
| 90th | $55,440 | $26.65 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Atlanta, GA | $60,640 |
| Savannah, GA | $53,080 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nurse Anesthetist | $230,000 |
| Dentist | $196,300 |
| Physician | $191,400 |
| Pediatrician | $182,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $179,400 |
| Pharmacist | $132,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $121,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $117,000 |
| Veterinarian | $99,840 |
| Physical Therapist | $98,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $25.36 ($52,750 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $52,750 against $61,960 nationally, 15% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $52,010, so Columbus pays 1% more.
Where does Columbus rank for recreational therapist pay?
68 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,440 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.