How much does a recreational therapist make in San Francisco?
$102,400a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $49.24 an hour or $8,535 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.24
- Vs. national median
- +65%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,920Median: $102,400Highest 10%: $153,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,920 | $31.21 | |
| 25th | $86,200 | $41.44 | |
| Median | $102,400 | $49.24 | |
| 75th | $115,700 | $55.63 | |
| 90th | $153,100 | $73.59 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Stockton, CA | $115,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $115,300 |
| Napa, CA | $107,800 |
| San Jose, CA | $101,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $98,530 |
| Fresno, CA | $98,160 |
| Riverside, CA | $98,120 |
| Sacramento, CA | $91,790 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $91,740 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $429,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $351,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $339,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $304,600 |
| Physician | $294,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,100 |
| Nurse Midwive | $212,600 |
| Veterinarian | $208,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $49.24 ($102,400 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $102,400 against $61,960 nationally, 65% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $98,170, so San Francisco pays 4% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for recreational therapist pay?
4 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $153,100 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.