Recreational Therapists Salary in Ohio

Recreational therapists in Ohio earn the most in Cleveland (average $69,520 a year) and the least in Columbus ($60,340), across the 3 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreational therapists average at $62,290 and the median at $60,770 for 310 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,630.

Recreational Therapists average salary by city in Ohio

Cleveland$69,520
Cincinnati$63,990
Columbus$60,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cleveland	$69,520	$67,390	$54,930	$54,530	94
Cincinnati	$63,990	$63,740	$53,460	$51,127	95
Columbus	$60,340	$60,590	$49,600	$47,937	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes 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 Ohio

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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