Recreational Therapist salary in West Virginia
What recreational therapists earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,010$23.56 per hour
vs U.S.−21%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$42,460 – $62,420Top 10%: $118,410+
Jobs1301.93× the U.S. concentration
Recreational Therapist pay in West Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $71,050 | $34.16 | 380 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $48,660 | $23.40 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
Delaware · $51,110 North Carolina · $51,030 Oklahoma · $50,480 Idaho · $49,720 New Mexico · $49,210 South Carolina · $48,880
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses · $80,130 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Pharmacists · $133,430 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in West Virginia?
Recreational Therapists in West Virginia earned a median of $49,010 a year ($23.56 an hour) in May 2025, 21% less than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $42,460 to $62,420.
Where in West Virginia do recreational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $71,050.
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.