How much does a recreational therapist make in New York?
$65,520a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in New York. That is $31.50 an hour or $5,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.50
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,940Median: $65,520Highest 10%: $91,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,940 | $24.01 | |
| 25th | $57,980 | $27.88 | |
| Median | $65,520 | $31.50 | |
| 75th | $78,180 | $37.59 | |
| 90th | $91,370 | $43.93 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $66,050 |
| Buffalo, NY | $65,080 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,370 |
| Albany, NY | $61,830 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 6. Minnesota | $76,360 |
| 7. Colorado | $66,580 |
| 8. Oregon | $66,530 |
| 9. New York | $65,520 |
| 10. Hawaii | $64,500 |
| 11. Maryland | $64,300 |
| 12. Vermont | $63,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $31.50 ($65,520 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $65,520 against $61,960 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New York rank for recreational therapist pay?
New York ranks 9 of 48 states.
Which city in New York 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.