How much does a recreational therapist make in St. Louis?
$62,810a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $30.20 an hour or $5,234 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.20
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,550Median: $62,810Highest 10%: $103,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| 25th | $49,760 | $23.92 | |
| Median | $62,810 | $30.20 | |
| 75th | $78,330 | $37.66 | |
| 90th | $103,000 | $49.51 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Kansas City, MO | $45,270 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $30.20 ($62,810 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $62,810 against $61,960 nationally, 1% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $58,620, so St. Louis pays 7% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for recreational therapist pay?
33 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,000 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.