How much does a recreational therapist make in Massachusetts?
$62,820a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in Massachusetts. That is $30.20 an hour or $5,235 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.20
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,090Median: $62,820Highest 10%: $94,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,090 | $23.60 | |
| 25th | $53,260 | $25.61 | |
| Median | $62,820 | $30.20 | |
| 75th | $72,760 | $34.98 | |
| 90th | $94,890 | $45.62 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $63,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 12. Vermont | $63,380 |
| 13. Connecticut | $63,240 |
| 14. Nebraska | $62,980 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $62,820 |
| 16. Arizona | $62,610 |
| 17. Texas | $62,490 |
| 18. Michigan | $61,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $30.20 ($62,820 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $62,820 against $61,960 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for recreational therapist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 15 of 48 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays recreational therapists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $63,390 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.