How much does a recreational therapist make in New York?
$66,050a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $31.75 an hour or $5,504 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.75
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,250Median: $66,050Highest 10%: $95,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,250 | $24.16 | |
| 25th | $55,890 | $26.87 | |
| Median | $66,050 | $31.75 | |
| 75th | $79,560 | $38.25 | |
| 90th | $95,830 | $46.07 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Buffalo, NY | $65,080 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,370 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,980 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $31.75 ($66,050 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $66,050 against $61,960 nationally, 7% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $65,520, so New York pays 1% more.
Where does New York rank for recreational therapist pay?
21 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,830 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.