Recreational Therapist salary in Utah
What recreational therapists earn in Utah and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$56,640$27.23 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$48,510 – $67,210Top 10%: $86,260+
Jobs2101.26× the U.S. concentration
Recreational Therapist pay in Utah cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $63,710 | $30.63 | 90 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $55,690 | $26.77 | 50 |
| Ogden, UT | $50,400 | $24.23 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Utah
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
North Dakota · $58,370 Florida · $57,980 Maine · $57,560 Alabama · $57,360 Iowa · $56,140 Illinois · $54,910
Other healthcare salaries in Utah
Registered Nurses · $84,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,880 Nursing Assistants · $39,840 Medical Assistants · $45,360 Dental Assistants · $37,760 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,140 Dental Hygienists · $91,120 Physicians, All Other · $228,060 Pharmacists · $144,240 Nurse Practitioners · $130,920 Physical Therapists · $99,880
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in Utah?
Recreational Therapists in Utah earned a median of $56,640 a year ($27.23 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $48,510 to $67,210.
Where in Utah do recreational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Utah, pay was highest in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT at $63,710.
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.