How much does a recreational therapist make in Rochester?
$58,980a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $28.36 an hour or $4,915 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.36
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,020Median: $58,980Highest 10%: $86,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,020 | $23.09 | |
| 25th | $49,760 | $23.92 | |
| Median | $58,980 | $28.36 | |
| 75th | $66,620 | $32.03 | |
| 90th | $86,860 | $41.76 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| New York, NY | $66,050 |
| Buffalo, NY | $65,080 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,370 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $440,300 |
| Cardiologist | $415,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $366,000 |
| Surgeon | $321,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $286,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $233,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $215,300 |
| Physician | $214,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $210,300 |
| Dentist | $167,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $28.36 ($58,980 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $58,980 against $61,960 nationally, 5% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $65,520, so Rochester pays 10% less.
Where does Rochester rank for recreational therapist pay?
52 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,860 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.