Recreational Therapist salary in Kansas
What recreational therapists earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,010$19.24 per hour
vs U.S.−35%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$34,880 – $50,370Top 10%: $60,720+
Jobs7105.11× the U.S. concentration
Recreational Therapist pay in Kansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,690 | $18.12 | 280 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $45,270 | $21.76 | 210 |
| Wichita, KS | $36,780 | $17.68 | 140 |
| Topeka, KS | $42,180 | $20.28 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
New Mexico · $49,210 West Virginia · $49,010 South Carolina · $48,880 South Dakota · $46,850 Arkansas · $42,670 Mississippi · $39,560
Other healthcare salaries in Kansas
Registered Nurses · $79,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,260 Nursing Assistants · $38,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,760 Medical Assistants · $39,510 Physicians, All Other · $221,540 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,310 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,050 Nurse Practitioners · $126,650 Pharmacists · $137,800 Physical Therapists · $98,290 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $76,070
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in Kansas?
Recreational Therapists in Kansas earned a median of $40,010 a year ($19.24 an hour) in May 2025, 35% less than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $34,880 to $50,370.
Where in Kansas do recreational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $45,270.
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.