How much does a recreational therapist make in New Jersey?
$60,400a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in New Jersey. That is $29.04 an hour or $5,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.04
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,810Median: $60,400Highest 10%: $85,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,810 | $23.95 | |
| 25th | $55,890 | $26.87 | |
| Median | $60,400 | $29.04 | |
| 75th | $75,180 | $36.14 | |
| 90th | $85,580 | $41.14 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $66,050 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,970 |
| Allentown, PA | $47,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 18. Michigan | $61,700 |
| 19. Virginia | $61,270 |
| 20. Ohio | $60,770 |
| 21. New Jersey | $60,400 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $59,350 |
| 23. Kentucky | $59,240 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $58,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $29.04 ($60,400 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $60,400 against $61,960 nationally, 3% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for recreational therapist pay?
New Jersey ranks 21 of 48 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays recreational therapists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $66,050 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.