How much does a recreational therapist make in Louisville?
$61,840a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $29.73 an hour or $5,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.73
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,330Median: $61,840Highest 10%: $78,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,330 | $19.87 | |
| 25th | $51,870 | $24.94 | |
| Median | $61,840 | $29.73 | |
| 75th | $72,150 | $34.69 | |
| 90th | $78,730 | $37.85 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Cincinnati, OH | $63,740 |
Related jobs in Louisville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $491,600 |
| Physician | $335,700 |
| Physician | $330,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $291,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $280,100 |
| Radiologist | $280,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $237,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $222,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $169,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $29.73 ($61,840 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Louisville than the national average?
Yes: $61,840 against $61,960 nationally, 0% more.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $59,240, so Louisville pays 4% more.
Where does Louisville rank for recreational therapist pay?
38 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,730 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.