Median pay$63,380$30.47 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$57,660 – $68,790Top 10%: $79,170+
Jobs401.23× the U.S. concentration
Hospitals and jobs in Vermont
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
Other healthcare salaries in Vermont
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $41,600 Registered Nurses · $97,460 Nursing Assistants · $47,130 Medical Assistants · $47,250 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $69,930 Emergency Medical Technicians · $45,600 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,940 Physical Therapists · $97,970 Nurse Practitioners · $134,740 Psychiatric Technicians · $47,560 Dental Assistants · $52,760 Dental Hygienists · $97,470
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in Vermont?
Recreational Therapists in Vermont earned a median of $63,380 a year ($30.47 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $57,660 to $68,790.
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.