How much does a recreational therapist make in Milwaukee?
$63,950a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $30.75 an hour or $5,329 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.75
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,470Median: $63,950Highest 10%: $83,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,470 | $25.23 | |
| 25th | $57,200 | $27.50 | |
| Median | $63,950 | $30.75 | |
| 75th | $78,050 | $37.52 | |
| 90th | $83,820 | $40.30 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $73,980 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $30.75 ($63,950 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $63,950 against $61,960 nationally, 3% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,350, so Milwaukee pays 8% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for recreational therapist pay?
27 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,820 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.