How much does a recreational therapist make in Seattle?
$82,660a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $39.74 an hour or $6,888 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.74
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,890Median: $82,660Highest 10%: $112,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,890 | $28.31 | |
| 25th | $67,300 | $32.36 | |
| Median | $82,660 | $39.74 | |
| 75th | $102,800 | $49.41 | |
| 90th | $112,900 | $54.27 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Portland, OR | $72,390 |
| Spokane, WA | $65,940 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $39.74 ($82,660 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $82,660 against $61,960 nationally, 33% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $77,860, so Seattle pays 6% more.
Where does Seattle rank for recreational therapist pay?
11 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,900 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.