Recreational Therapists pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $93,450 or more. The middle half of recreational therapists in San Juan earn between $27,630 and $54,080.
- $28K10th
- $28K25th
- $34KMedian
- $54K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,830 | $3,736 | $21.55 |
| Median | $33,610 | $2,801 | $16.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,630 | $2,302 | $13.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,080 | $4,507 | $26.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Recreational Therapists pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Recreational therapists in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($43,790) and 34% less than the U.S. average ($67,630). At the median the gap is -46% against the U.S. median of $61,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $44,830 | $33,610 | $27,630 | $93,450 | 70 |
| Puerto Rico | $43,790 | $28,140 | $27,630 | $93,450 | 80 |
| United States | $67,630 | $61,960 | $40,990 | $100,420 | 14,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for recreational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Recreational Therapists salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$61,990
- Orlando, FL$58,580
- Tampa, FL$64,770
- Jacksonville, FL$56,680
- Savannah, GA$53,130
- Virginia Beach, VA$63,000
Highest-paying cities for recreational therapists
Napa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,290).
- Napa, CA$109,290
- Stockton, CA$107,870
- San Francisco, CA$103,380
- Vallejo, CA$103,260
- San Jose, CA$99,100
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Recreational Therapists salary in San Juan: questions
How much do recreational therapists make an hour in San Juan?
$21.56 an hour on average, and $16.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level recreational therapists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do recreational therapists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 34% less than the U.S. average for this job ($67,630).
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; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.11, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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