How much does a recreational therapist make in Dallas?
$61,000a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $29.33 an hour or $5,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.33
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,560Median: $61,000Highest 10%: $99,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,560 | $19.50 | |
| 25th | $48,140 | $23.14 | |
| Median | $61,000 | $29.33 | |
| 75th | $79,460 | $38.20 | |
| 90th | $99,260 | $47.72 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| San Antonio, TX | $60,750 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $29.33 ($61,000 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $61,000 against $61,960 nationally, 2% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,490, so Dallas pays 2% less.
Where does Dallas rank for recreational therapist pay?
43 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,260 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.