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Salary · Texas · BLS OEWS May 2024

Recreational Therapists Salary in Texas

In Texas, recreational therapists earn a median of $54,190 per year.

Median (Texas)
$54,190
Bottom 10%
$33,540
Top 10%
$203,440
Employed in Texas
1,030

How Texas compares

Refit analysis ·In Texas, recreational therapists earn a median of $54,190 — 10% below the national median of $60,280. Locally the range runs $33,540 to $203,440. About 1,030 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Texas ranks #26 of 47 states for recreational therapists pay — roughly the 46th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (California, $96,530) by 78%. State employment of about 1,030 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$60,280
US bottom 10%
$39,520
US top 10%
$96,600

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies
  • Monitoring

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