How much does a recreational therapist make in Indianapolis?
$52,960a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $25.46 an hour or $4,413 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.46
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,550Median: $52,960Highest 10%: $69,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,550 | $18.53 | |
| 25th | $45,560 | $21.90 | |
| Median | $52,960 | $25.46 | |
| 75th | $58,700 | $28.22 | |
| 90th | $69,760 | $33.54 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Cincinnati, OH | $63,740 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,840 |
| Chicago, IL | $54,460 |
Related jobs in Indianapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $511,400 |
| Surgeon | $459,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $374,700 |
| Neurologist | $365,500 |
| Physician | $364,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $346,900 |
| Physician | $342,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $289,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $284,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $25.46 ($52,960 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
No: $52,960 against $61,960 nationally, 15% less.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $53,770, so Indianapolis pays 2% less.
Where does Indianapolis rank for recreational therapist pay?
66 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,760 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.