How much does a recreational therapist make in Detroit?
$62,600a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $30.10 an hour or $5,217 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.10
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,440Median: $62,600Highest 10%: $74,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,440 | $20.40 | |
| 25th | $51,180 | $24.61 | |
| Median | $62,600 | $30.10 | |
| 75th | $72,120 | $34.67 | |
| 90th | $74,490 | $35.81 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $70,960 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $55,340 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $561,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $447,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $339,300 |
| Dermatologist | $269,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Pediatrician | $218,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $209,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $30.10 ($62,600 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $62,600 against $61,960 nationally, 1% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $61,700, so Detroit pays 1% more.
Where does Detroit rank for recreational therapist pay?
35 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,490 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.