How much does a recreational therapist make in North Carolina?
$51,030a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in North Carolina. That is $24.53 an hour or $4,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.53
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,490Median: $51,030Highest 10%: $78,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,490 | $19.95 | |
| 25th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| Median | $51,030 | $24.53 | |
| 75th | $63,860 | $30.70 | |
| 90th | $78,340 | $37.66 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $59,560 |
| Durham, NC | $53,100 |
| Charlotte, NC | $52,170 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $51,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 36. Louisiana | $51,150 |
| 37. Delaware | $51,110 |
| 38. Montana | $51,110 |
| 39. North Carolina | $51,030 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $50,480 |
| 41. Idaho | $49,720 |
| 42. New Mexico | $49,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $24.53 ($51,030 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $51,030 against $61,960 nationally, 18% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for recreational therapist pay?
North Carolina ranks 39 of 48 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays recreational therapists the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $59,560 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.