Wages vary by employer, area of the country, and the therapists' level of experience.
Recreational therapists who work full time often receive benefits. Common benefits include health insurance, sick leave, and paid vacation.
Recreational therapists (SOC 29-1125)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
||
| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $25.66 | $31.41 | $40.24 |
| Yearly | $53,372 | $65,339 | $83,705 | |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | Hourly | $24.99 | $30.14 | $38.93 |
| Yearly | $51,970 | $62,690 | $80,970 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $25.98 | $30.39 | $40.94 |
| Yearly | $54,026 | $63,217 | $85,158 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $30.74 | $32.77 | $41.33 |
| Yearly | $63,939 | $68,160 | $85,967 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $20.80 | $25.74 | $32.60 |
| Yearly | $43,275 | $53,532 | $67,808 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $28.19 | $41.32 | $46.65 |
| Yearly | $58,623 | $85,952 | $97,042 | |
| United States | Hourly | $23.19 | $28.98 | $37.35 |
| Yearly | $48,230 | $60,280 | $77,680 | |