Recreational Therapist salary in Michigan
What recreational therapists earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$61,700$29.66 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$51,180 – $72,010Top 10%: $73,690+
Jobs5901.39× the U.S. concentration
Recreational Therapist pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $62,600 | $30.10 | 230 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $70,960 | $34.12 | 110 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $55,340 | $26.61 | 70 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $72,130 | $34.68 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
Nebraska · $62,980 Massachusetts · $62,820 Arizona · $62,610 Texas · $62,490 Virginia · $61,270 Ohio · $60,770
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Nursing Assistants · $39,570 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,340 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Dental Assistants · $48,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,260 Pharmacists · $137,860 Dental Hygienists · $83,790 Physical Therapists · $100,900
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in Michigan?
Recreational Therapists in Michigan earned a median of $61,700 a year ($29.66 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $51,180 to $72,010.
Where in Michigan do recreational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Ann Arbor, MI at $70,960.
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.