Recreational Therapists Salary
Recreational Therapists in Colorado make a median of $66,580 a year, or about $32.01 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $88K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $67K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level recreational therapists (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $67K. Top earners bring in $88K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.
Recreational Therapists salary by metro in Colorado
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $67K | +0% | 130 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for recreational therapists in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new recreational therapists typically earn — is $45K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,672/month.
Is recreational therapist a high-paying job in Colorado?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $67K locally vs. $62K nationally, a 7% difference.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for recreational therapists?
Colorado pays $67K median vs. the U.S. average of $62K — that’s +7%.
How much do recreational therapists make in Colorado?
The median is $66,580 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,530, and experienced recreational therapists can clear $88,120. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $67K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,358/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a recreational therapists salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median recreational therapists salary is worth about $66,580 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do recreational therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.