Recreational Therapist salary in Georgia
What recreational therapists earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$52,010$25.00 per hour
vs U.S.−16%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$47,340 – $64,360Top 10%: $92,500+
Jobs5301.12× the U.S. concentration
Recreational Therapist pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $60,640 | $29.15 | 260 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $52,750 | $25.36 | 50 |
| Savannah, GA | $53,080 | $25.52 | 50 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $52,010 | $25.00 | 40 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $52,010 | $25.00 | 40 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $48,590 | $23.36 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
Tennessee · $51,910 Louisiana · $51,150 Delaware · $51,110 Montana · $51,110 North Carolina · $51,030 Oklahoma · $50,480
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in Georgia?
Recreational Therapists in Georgia earned a median of $52,010 a year ($25.00 an hour) in May 2025, 16% less than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $47,340 to $64,360.
Where in Georgia do recreational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $60,640.
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.