Recreational Therapists Salary in California
Ranked #1 of 48 · CA
41.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $95,420 ≈ $46/hr
Median annual salary $98,170
Employment 1,920
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $60,940P25 $79,820 Median $98,170P75 $107,830P90 $115,370
About 80% of recreational therapistss in California earn between $60,940 and $115,370. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean recreational therapists salary in California is $95,420, about 41.1% above the U.S. average ($67,630). That works out to roughly $46/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $115,330 | $107,870 | 50 |
| Vallejo, CA | $115,330 | $103,260 | 50 |
| Napa, CA | $107,810 | $109,290 | 150 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,420 | $103,380 | 190 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $101,670 | $99,100 | 60 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $98,530 | $95,640 | 90 |
| Fresno, CA | $98,160 | $97,480 | 150 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $98,120 | $84,610 | 340 |