Salary comparison

Recreational Therapists vs. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: Salary Comparison

Recreational Therapists earn a median salary of $60,280/year, while Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn $62,340/year — a difference of $2,060. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Recreational Therapists

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Median salary

$60,280

$62,340

Hourly rate

$28.98/hr

$29.97/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$39,520

$47,960

Senior level (90th %)

$96,600

$80,510

Education required

Bachelor's degree

Postsecondary nondegree award

U.S. employment

15,060

632,430

Job growth (10-year)

N/A