How much does a recreational therapist make in Texas?
$62,490a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in Texas. That is $30.04 an hour or $5,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.04
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,210Median: $62,490Highest 10%: $213,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,210 | $17.41 | |
| 25th | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| Median | $62,490 | $30.04 | |
| 75th | $99,260 | $47.72 | |
| 90th | $213,800 | $102.78 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $61,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $60,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 14. Nebraska | $62,980 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $62,820 |
| 16. Arizona | $62,610 |
| 17. Texas | $62,490 |
| 18. Michigan | $61,700 |
| 19. Virginia | $61,270 |
| 20. Ohio | $60,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $30.04 ($62,490 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $62,490 against $61,960 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Texas rank for recreational therapist pay?
Texas ranks 17 of 48 states.
Which city in Texas pays recreational therapists the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $61,000 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.