Recreational Therapist salary in North Dakota
What recreational therapists earn in North Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$58,370$28.06 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$48,530 – $63,010Top 10%: $70,570+
Jobs801.84× the U.S. concentration
Hospitals and jobs in North Dakota
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $59,350 Kentucky · $59,240 Pennsylvania · $58,940 Missouri · $58,620 Florida · $57,980 Maine · $57,560
Other healthcare salaries in North Dakota
Registered Nurses · $80,730 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,440 Nursing Assistants · $45,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,680 Nurse Practitioners · $130,070 Pharmacists · $142,040 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,560 Dental Assistants · $57,770 Physical Therapists · $85,330 Emergency Medical Technicians · $39,670 Physicians, All Other · $454,550
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in North Dakota?
Recreational Therapists in North Dakota earned a median of $58,370 a year ($28.06 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $48,530 to $63,010.
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.