How much does a recreational therapist make in Wisconsin?
$59,350a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in Wisconsin. That is $28.53 an hour or $4,946 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.53
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,650Median: $59,350Highest 10%: $81,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,650 | $23.39 | |
| 25th | $52,470 | $25.23 | |
| Median | $59,350 | $28.53 | |
| 75th | $70,370 | $33.83 | |
| 90th | $81,330 | $39.10 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $73,980 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $63,950 |
| Madison, WI | $60,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 19. Virginia | $61,270 |
| 20. Ohio | $60,770 |
| 21. New Jersey | $60,400 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $59,350 |
| 23. Kentucky | $59,240 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $58,940 |
| 25. Missouri | $58,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $28.53 ($59,350 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $59,350 against $61,960 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for recreational therapist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 22 of 48 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays recreational therapists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $73,980 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.