Recreational Therapist salary in Indiana
What recreational therapists earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$53,770$25.85 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$45,560 – $63,450Top 10%: $76,750+
Jobs1900.62× the U.S. concentration
Recreational Therapist pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $54,460 | $26.18 | 340 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $52,960 | $25.46 | 100 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $63,740 | $30.64 | 50 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $61,840 | $29.73 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
Iowa · $56,140 Illinois · $54,910 Georgia · $52,010 Tennessee · $51,910 Louisiana · $51,150 Delaware · $51,110
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in Indiana?
Recreational Therapists in Indiana earned a median of $53,770 a year ($25.85 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $45,560 to $63,450.
Where in Indiana do recreational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $63,740.
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.