Recreational Therapists in Maine make a median of $54,500 a year, or about $26.2 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Maine. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Recreational Therapists salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $37,480, 25th percentile $48,250, median $54,500, 75th percentile $61,770, 90th percentile $72,930. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level recreational therapists (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $55K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
How much do recreational therapists make in Maine?▼
The median is $54,500 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,480, and experienced recreational therapists can clear $72,930. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $55K enough to live in Maine?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,614/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 35.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a recreational therapists salary go in Maine?▼
Maine 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 $55,783 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.
