How much does a recreational therapist make in Nashville?
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $25.67 an hour or $4,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.67
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 50
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,870 | $18.69 | |
| 25th | $48,060 | $23.11 | |
| Median | $53,400 | $25.67 | |
| 75th | $62,190 | $29.90 | |
| 90th | $78,850 | $37.91 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthodontist | $361,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $358,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $328,800 |
| Physician | $295,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $232,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $232,200 |
| Dentist | $215,300 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $211,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $211,400 |
| Pediatrician | $176,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $25.67 ($53,400 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $53,400 against $61,960 nationally, 14% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $51,910, so Nashville pays 3% more.
Where does Nashville rank for recreational therapist pay?
63 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,850 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.