How much does a recreational therapist make in Utah?
$56,640a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in Utah. That is $27.23 an hour or $4,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.23
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,730Median: $56,640Highest 10%: $86,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,730 | $15.25 | |
| 25th | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| Median | $56,640 | $27.23 | |
| 75th | $67,210 | $32.31 | |
| 90th | $86,260 | $41.47 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $63,710 |
| Provo, UT | $55,690 |
| Ogden, UT | $50,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 27. Florida | $57,980 |
| 28. Maine | $57,560 |
| 29. Alabama | $57,360 |
| 30. Utah | $56,640 |
| 31. Iowa | $56,140 |
| 32. Illinois | $54,910 |
| 33. Indiana | $53,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $27.23 ($56,640 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $56,640 against $61,960 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Utah rank for recreational therapist pay?
Utah ranks 30 of 48 states.
Which city in Utah pays recreational therapists the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $63,710 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.