Recreational Therapists pay range in Spokane
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,400 or more. The middle half of recreational therapists in Spokane earn between $65,940 and $75,150.
- $64K10th
- $66K25th
- $66KMedian
- $75K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,310 | $5,859 | $33.80 |
| Median | $65,940 | $5,495 | $31.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,940 | $5,495 | $31.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,150 | $6,262 | $36.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Recreational Therapists pay in Spokane vs. Washington and the U.S.
Recreational therapists in Spokane earn 13% less than the Washington average ($81,020) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($67,630). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $61,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | $70,310 | $65,940 | $63,580 | $79,400 | 50 |
| Washington | $81,020 | $77,860 | $61,070 | $108,200 | 240 |
| 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.
Recreational Therapists salary after taxes in Spokane
On the average salary of $70,310, a single filer in Spokane takes home about $58,293 a year, or $4,858 a month and $2,242 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Spokane a good place for recreational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Spokane area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $70,310 buys what about $70,068 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Spokane ($54,660). A typical home costs $423,842, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Recreational Therapists salary in other Washington cities
Spokane ranks 2nd of 2 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($85,280).
- Seattle$85,280
- Spokane$70,310
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 Spokane: questions
How much do recreational therapists make an hour in Spokane?
$33.80 an hour on average, and $31.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level recreational therapists salary in Spokane?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the recreational therapists take-home pay in Spokane?
About $58,293 a year ($4,858 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,310. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do recreational therapists earn more in Spokane than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA (44060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.88, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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