How much does a recreational therapist make in Denver?
$66,840a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $32.13 an hour or $5,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.13
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,530Median: $66,840Highest 10%: $88,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,530 | $21.41 | |
| 25th | $60,140 | $28.91 | |
| Median | $66,840 | $32.13 | |
| 75th | $79,680 | $38.31 | |
| 90th | $88,120 | $42.37 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $360,800 |
| Neurologist | $356,300 |
| Radiologist | $344,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $300,000 |
| Physician | $298,600 |
| Dermatologist | $273,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $263,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,600 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $32.13 ($66,840 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $66,840 against $61,960 nationally, 8% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $66,580, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for recreational therapist pay?
19 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,120 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.