How much does a recreational therapist make in Delaware?
$51,110a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in Delaware. That is $24.57 an hour or $4,259 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.57
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,640Median: $51,110Highest 10%: $76,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,640 | $20.50 | |
| 25th | $44,190 | $21.25 | |
| Median | $51,110 | $24.57 | |
| 75th | $60,710 | $29.19 | |
| 90th | $76,290 | $36.68 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 34. Georgia | $52,010 |
| 35. Tennessee | $51,910 |
| 36. Louisiana | $51,150 |
| 37. Delaware | $51,110 |
| 38. Montana | $51,110 |
| 39. North Carolina | $51,030 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $50,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $24.57 ($51,110 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $51,110 against $61,960 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Delaware rank for recreational therapist pay?
Delaware ranks 37 of 48 states.
Which city in Delaware pays recreational therapists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $58,970 a year.
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.