How much does a recreational therapist make in Phoenix?
$62,610a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $30.10 an hour or $5,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.10
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,710Median: $62,610Highest 10%: $90,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,710 | $23.90 | |
| 25th | $58,150 | $27.96 | |
| Median | $62,610 | $30.10 | |
| 75th | $79,910 | $38.42 | |
| 90th | $90,230 | $43.38 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $30.10 ($62,610 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $62,610 against $61,960 nationally, 1% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $62,610, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for recreational therapist pay?
34 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,230 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.