Recreational Therapists Salary in Minnesota

Recreational therapists in Minnesota earn the most in Mankato (average $77,600 a year) and the least in Minneapolis ($75,000), across the 2 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreational therapists average at $75,120 and the median at $76,360 for 250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,630.

Recreational Therapists average salary by city in Minnesota

Mankato$77,600
Minneapolis$75,000

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Mankato	$77,600	$81,950	$68,620	$59,668	91
Minneapolis	$75,000	$73,980	$65,120	$58,016	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Recreational Therapists salary in other states

Recreational Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1125.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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