Median pay$64,500$31.01 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$57,200 – $85,360Top 10%: $95,040+
Jobs400.65× the U.S. concentration
Recreational Therapist pay in Hawaii cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $64,500 | $31.01 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Hawaii
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
Other healthcare salaries in Hawaii
Registered Nurses · $136,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,110 Nursing Assistants · $45,350 Medical Assistants · $48,410 Psychiatric Technicians · $55,150 Dental Assistants · $44,720 Physicians, All Other · $339,290 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,760 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $48,620 Massage Therapists · $81,280 Pharmacists · $163,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $66,020
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in Hawaii?
Recreational Therapists in Hawaii earned a median of $64,500 a year ($31.01 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $57,200 to $85,360.
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.