How much does a recreational therapist make in Los Angeles?
$91,740a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $44.11 an hour or $7,645 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.11
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,290Median: $91,740Highest 10%: $112,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,290 | $29.95 | |
| 25th | $74,510 | $35.82 | |
| Median | $91,740 | $44.11 | |
| 75th | $101,800 | $48.92 | |
| 90th | $112,100 | $53.87 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Stockton, CA | $115,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $115,300 |
| Napa, CA | $107,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $101,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $98,530 |
| Fresno, CA | $98,160 |
| Riverside, CA | $98,120 |
| Sacramento, CA | $91,790 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $44.11 ($91,740 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $91,740 against $61,960 nationally, 48% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $98,170, so Los Angeles pays 7% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for recreational therapist pay?
10 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,100 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.