How much does a recreational therapist make in Tennessee?
$51,910a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in Tennessee. That is $24.96 an hour or $4,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.96
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,080Median: $51,910Highest 10%: $78,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 25th | $48,090 | $23.12 | |
| Median | $51,910 | $24.96 | |
| 75th | $61,220 | $29.43 | |
| 90th | $78,850 | $37.91 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $55,270 |
| Nashville, TN | $53,400 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $48,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 32. Illinois | $54,910 |
| 33. Indiana | $53,770 |
| 34. Georgia | $52,010 |
| 35. Tennessee | $51,910 |
| 36. Louisiana | $51,150 |
| 37. Delaware | $51,110 |
| 38. Montana | $51,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $24.96 ($51,910 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $51,910 against $61,960 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for recreational therapist pay?
Tennessee ranks 35 of 48 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays recreational therapists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $55,270 a year.
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.