Recreational Therapists in North Dakota make a median of $57,960 a year, or about $27.86 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of North Dakota. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Recreational Therapists salary percentiles in North Dakota: 10th percentile $36,210, 25th percentile $44,030, median $57,960, 75th percentile $65,750, 90th percentile $73,580. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level recreational therapists (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $58K. Top earners bring in $74K or more, a $37K spread from bottom to top.
How much do recreational therapists make in North Dakota?▼
The median is $57,960 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,210, and experienced recreational therapists can clear $73,580. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $58K enough to live in North Dakota?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,957/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,034/month, which eats 26.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a recreational therapists salary go in North Dakota?▼
North Dakota 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 $65,204 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.
