Recreational Therapist salary in Maryland
What recreational therapists earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$64,300$30.91 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$45,420 – $77,600Top 10%: $95,490+
Jobs2901.09× the U.S. concentration
Recreational Therapist pay in Maryland cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $71,050 | $34.16 | 380 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $58,970 | $28.35 | 360 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $64,700 | $31.10 | 160 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
New York · $65,520 Hawaii · $64,500 Vermont · $63,380 Connecticut · $63,240 Nebraska · $62,980 Massachusetts · $62,820
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in Maryland?
Recreational Therapists in Maryland earned a median of $64,300 a year ($30.91 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $45,420 to $77,600.
Where in Maryland do recreational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $71,050.
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.