How much does a recreational therapist make in Minneapolis?
$73,980a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $35.57 an hour or $6,165 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.57
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,210Median: $73,980Highest 10%: $98,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,210 | $26.54 | |
| 25th | $65,120 | $31.31 | |
| Median | $73,980 | $35.57 | |
| 75th | $84,890 | $40.81 | |
| 90th | $98,840 | $47.52 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $568,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $389,500 |
| Physician | $378,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $367,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $336,400 |
| Neurologist | $335,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $330,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $306,800 |
| Podiatrist | $287,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $283,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $35.57 ($73,980 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $73,980 against $61,960 nationally, 19% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $76,360, so Minneapolis pays 3% less.
Where does Minneapolis rank for recreational therapist pay?
14 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,840 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.