How much does a recreational therapist make in Minnesota?
$76,360a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in Minnesota. That is $36.71 an hour or $6,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.71
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,210Median: $76,360Highest 10%: $97,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,210 | $26.54 | |
| 25th | $65,160 | $31.33 | |
| Median | $76,360 | $36.71 | |
| 75th | $84,200 | $40.48 | |
| 90th | $97,570 | $46.91 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mankato, MN | $81,950 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $73,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 3. New Hampshire | $82,280 |
| 4. Nevada | $78,730 |
| 5. Washington | $77,860 |
| 6. Minnesota | $76,360 |
| 7. Colorado | $66,580 |
| 8. Oregon | $66,530 |
| 9. New York | $65,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $36.71 ($76,360 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $76,360 against $61,960 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for recreational therapist pay?
Minnesota ranks 6 of 48 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays recreational therapists the most?
Mankato, MN, with a median of $81,950 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.