Recreational Therapists Salary in Iowa
Ranked #31 of 48 · IA
12.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,030 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $56,140
Employment 230
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,580P25 $50,910 Median $56,140P75 $64,290P90 $81,970
About 80% of recreational therapistss in Iowa earn between $43,580 and $81,970. 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 Iowa is $59,030, about 12.7% below the U.S. average ($67,630). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $62,000 | $66,860 | 50 |
| Iowa City, IA | $60,140 | $63,010 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $53,830 | $57,260 | 30 |