Recreational Therapists Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #37 of 48 · NC
17.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,950 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $51,030
Employment 440
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $41,490P25 $45,950 Median $51,030P75 $63,860P90 $78,340
About 80% of recreational therapistss in North Carolina earn between $41,490 and $78,340. 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 North Carolina is $55,950, about 17.3% below the U.S. average ($67,630). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $53,100 | $60,490 | 50 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $52,170 | $58,630 | 90 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $51,780 | $56,510 | 40 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $48,920 | $54,680 | 30 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $46,580 | $47,650 | 40 |