How much does a recreational therapist make in Las Vegas?
$78,730a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $37.85 an hour or $6,561 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.85
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,020Median: $78,730Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,020 | $20.20 | |
| 25th | $60,430 | $29.05 | |
| Median | $78,730 | $37.85 | |
| 75th | $82,100 | $39.47 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.28 |
Other cities in Nevada
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Las Vegas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $727,000 |
| Dermatologist | $419,400 |
| Ophthalmologist | $332,700 |
| Surgeon | $326,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $251,600 |
| Physician | $248,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Podiatrist | $205,000 |
| Dentist | $162,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Las Vegas?
The median hourly pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area is $37.85 ($78,730 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Las Vegas than the national average?
Yes: $78,730 against $61,960 nationally, 27% more.
How does Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?
The median in Nevada is $78,730, so Las Vegas pays 0% more.
Where does Las Vegas rank for recreational therapist pay?
13 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,400 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.