How much does a recreational therapist make in San Jose?
$101,700a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $48.88 an hour or $8,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.88
- Vs. national median
- +64%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,580Median: $101,700Highest 10%: $120,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,580 | $35.38 | |
| 25th | $89,550 | $43.05 | |
| Median | $101,700 | $48.88 | |
| 75th | $109,300 | $52.53 | |
| 90th | $120,100 | $57.76 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Stockton, CA | $115,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $115,300 |
| Napa, CA | $107,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,400 |
| 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 Jose
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $700,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $353,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $351,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $347,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $264,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $231,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $223,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $216,700 |
| Dentist | $207,900 |
| Radiation Therapist | $206,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $48.88 ($101,700 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $101,700 against $61,960 nationally, 64% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $98,170, so San Jose pays 4% more.
Where does San Jose rank for recreational therapist pay?
5 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,100 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.