How much does a recreational therapist make in Syracuse?
$63,370a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $30.47 an hour or $5,281 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.47
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,910Median: $63,370Highest 10%: $83,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,910 | $26.40 | |
| 25th | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| Median | $63,370 | $30.47 | |
| 75th | $67,220 | $32.32 | |
| 90th | $83,410 | $40.10 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| New York, NY | $66,050 |
| Buffalo, NY | $65,080 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,980 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,400 |
| Physician | $286,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Dentist | $191,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $191,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
| Pediatrician | $170,800 |
| Optometrist | $153,800 |
| Pharmacist | $149,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $30.47 ($63,370 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $63,370 against $61,960 nationally, 2% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $65,520, so Syracuse pays 3% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for recreational therapist pay?
31 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,410 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.