How much does a recreational therapist make in Columbus?
$60,590a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,049 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.13
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,540Median: $60,590Highest 10%: $75,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,540 | $22.86 | |
| 25th | $49,600 | $23.85 | |
| Median | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 75th | $67,100 | $32.26 | |
| 90th | $75,860 | $36.47 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Cleveland, OH | $67,390 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $63,740 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $609,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $220,900 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $29.13 ($60,590 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $60,590 against $61,960 nationally, 2% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $60,770, so Columbus pays 0% more.
Where does Columbus rank for recreational therapist pay?
47 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,860 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.