Recreational Therapists Salary in California

Median Salary

$98,170

per year

Hourly Rate

$47.20

per hour

Employment

1,920

in California

vs. National Avg

+58.4%

National: $61,960

📊 Compared to the national median of $61,960, California pays 58.4% MORE for Recreational Therapists positions.

Purchasing Power

$88,681

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

28%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$60,940

25th

$79,820

Median

$98,170

75th

$107,830

90th

$115,370

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).