Recreational Therapists Salary in Virginia

Recreational therapists in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $66,440 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($63,000), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreational therapists average at $66,490 and the median at $61,270 for 570 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,630.

Recreational Therapists average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$66,440
Virginia Beach$63,000

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$66,440	$61,270	$58,050	$52,558	98
Virginia Beach	$63,000	$59,560	$51,100	$49,992	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Virginia

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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