How much does a recreational therapist make in Kentucky?
$59,240a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in Kentucky. That is $28.48 an hour or $4,937 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.48
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,850Median: $59,240Highest 10%: $77,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,850 | $18.20 | |
| 25th | $49,280 | $23.69 | |
| Median | $59,240 | $28.48 | |
| 75th | $64,150 | $30.84 | |
| 90th | $77,590 | $37.30 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $63,740 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 20. Ohio | $60,770 |
| 21. New Jersey | $60,400 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $59,350 |
| 23. Kentucky | $59,240 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $58,940 |
| 25. Missouri | $58,620 |
| 26. North Dakota | $58,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.48 ($59,240 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $59,240 against $61,960 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for recreational therapist pay?
Kentucky ranks 23 of 48 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays recreational therapists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $63,740 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.