How much does a recreational therapist make in Portland?
$72,390a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $34.80 an hour or $6,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.80
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,520Median: $72,390Highest 10%: $94,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,520 | $28.62 | |
| 25th | $62,770 | $30.18 | |
| Median | $72,390 | $34.80 | |
| 75th | $82,310 | $39.57 | |
| 90th | $94,770 | $45.56 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $34.80 ($72,390 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $72,390 against $61,960 nationally, 17% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $66,530, so Portland pays 9% more.
Where does Portland rank for recreational therapist pay?
15 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,770 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.