How much does a recreational therapist make in Pittsburgh?
$61,250a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $29.45 an hour or $5,104 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.45
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,690Median: $61,250Highest 10%: $84,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,690 | $19.08 | |
| 25th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $61,250 | $29.45 | |
| 75th | $72,240 | $34.73 | |
| 90th | $84,070 | $40.42 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,970 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $291,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $275,900 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $235,200 |
| Dentist | $230,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $223,600 |
| Pediatrician | $208,100 |
| Physician | $187,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $29.45 ($61,250 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $61,250 against $61,960 nationally, 1% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $58,940, so Pittsburgh pays 4% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for recreational therapist pay?
42 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,070 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.