Recreational Therapist salary in Montana
What recreational therapists earn in Montana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$51,110$24.57 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$47,740 – $62,900Top 10%: $86,260+
Jobs400.75× the U.S. concentration
Hospitals and jobs in Montana
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
Georgia · $52,010 Tennessee · $51,910 Louisiana · $51,150 Delaware · $51,110 North Carolina · $51,030 Oklahoma · $50,480
Other healthcare salaries in Montana
Registered Nurses · $85,280 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,630 Nursing Assistants · $40,900 Medical Assistants · $46,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,210 Dental Assistants · $46,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,400 Nurse Practitioners · $137,210 Pharmacists · $142,080 Physical Therapists · $91,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,190 Dental Hygienists · $98,440
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in Montana?
Recreational Therapists in Montana earned a median of $51,110 a year ($24.57 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $47,740 to $62,900.
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.