Median pay$82,280$39.56 per hour
vs U.S.+33%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$67,290 – $86,530Top 10%: $98,310+
Jobs701.11× the U.S. concentration
Recreational Therapist pay in New Hampshire cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $63,390 | $30.48 | 180 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Hampshire
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
Other healthcare salaries in New Hampshire
Registered Nurses · $99,700 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,760 Nursing Assistants · $47,870 Medical Assistants · $48,020 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,360 Physical Therapists · $99,850 Nurse Practitioners · $137,550 Dental Assistants · $59,530 Dental Hygienists · $101,250 Occupational Therapists · $83,900 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $84,910
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in New Hampshire?
Recreational Therapists in New Hampshire earned a median of $82,280 a year ($39.56 an hour) in May 2025, 33% more than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $67,290 to $86,530.
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.