How much does a recreational therapist make in Missouri?
$58,620a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in Missouri. That is $28.18 an hour or $4,885 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.18
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,000Median: $58,620Highest 10%: $93,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,000 | $20.67 | |
| 25th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $58,620 | $28.18 | |
| 75th | $67,280 | $32.35 | |
| 90th | $93,500 | $44.95 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $62,810 |
| Kansas City, MO | $45,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 22. Wisconsin | $59,350 |
| 23. Kentucky | $59,240 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $58,940 |
| 25. Missouri | $58,620 |
| 26. North Dakota | $58,370 |
| 27. Florida | $57,980 |
| 28. Maine | $57,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $28.18 ($58,620 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $58,620 against $61,960 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Missouri rank for recreational therapist pay?
Missouri ranks 25 of 48 states.
Which city in Missouri pays recreational therapists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $62,810 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.