Recreational Therapist salary in Alabama
What recreational therapists earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$57,360$27.58 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$49,670 – $66,660Top 10%: $87,110+
Jobs1600.77× the U.S. concentration
Recreational Therapist pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA-AL | $52,750 | $25.36 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
Missouri · $58,620 North Dakota · $58,370 Florida · $57,980 Maine · $57,560 Utah · $56,640 Iowa · $56,140
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in Alabama?
Recreational Therapists in Alabama earned a median of $57,360 a year ($27.58 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $49,670 to $66,660.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.