How much does a recreational therapist make in Florida?
$57,980a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in Florida. That is $27.88 an hour or $4,832 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.88
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,400Median: $57,980Highest 10%: $86,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,400 | $19.90 | |
| 25th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| Median | $57,980 | $27.88 | |
| 75th | $66,480 | $31.96 | |
| 90th | $86,610 | $41.64 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tampa, FL | $62,390 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $58,710 |
| Miami, FL | $58,110 |
| Orlando, FL | $57,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 24. Pennsylvania | $58,940 |
| 25. Missouri | $58,620 |
| 26. North Dakota | $58,370 |
| 27. Florida | $57,980 |
| 28. Maine | $57,560 |
| 29. Alabama | $57,360 |
| 30. Utah | $56,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $27.88 ($57,980 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $57,980 against $61,960 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Florida rank for recreational therapist pay?
Florida ranks 27 of 48 states.
Which city in Florida pays recreational therapists the most?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, with a median of $62,390 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.