Recreational Therapist salary in Florida
What recreational therapists earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$57,980$27.87 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$47,480 – $66,480Top 10%: $86,610+
Jobs6400.67× the U.S. concentration
Recreational Therapist pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $58,110 | $27.94 | 190 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $62,390 | $30.00 | 110 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $58,710 | $28.23 | 60 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $57,290 | $27.55 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
Kentucky · $59,240 Pennsylvania · $58,940 Missouri · $58,620 North Dakota · $58,370 Maine · $57,560 Alabama · $57,360
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Nursing Assistants · $37,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,800 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,770 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in Florida?
Recreational Therapists in Florida earned a median of $57,980 a year ($27.87 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $47,480 to $66,480.
Where in Florida do recreational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL at $62,390.
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.