How much does a recreational therapist make in Jackson?
$38,800a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $18.65 an hour or $3,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.65
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,800Median: $38,800Highest 10%: $61,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,800 | $16.73 | |
| 25th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| Median | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 75th | $53,380 | $25.66 | |
| 90th | $61,740 | $29.68 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $333,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $297,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $237,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $200,500 |
| Dentist | $150,000 |
| Pharmacist | $132,100 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,700 |
| Optometrist | $122,800 |
| Veterinarian | $104,400 |
| Physical Therapist | $103,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $18.65 ($38,800 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $38,800 against $61,960 nationally, 37% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $39,560, so Jackson pays 2% less.
Where does Jackson rank for recreational therapist pay?
82 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,740 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.