Recreational Therapists Salary in Wisconsin

Recreational therapists in Wisconsin earn the most in Milwaukee (average $67,190 a year) and the least in Madison ($65,460), across the 2 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreational therapists average at $62,180 and the median at $59,350 for 350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,630.

Recreational Therapists average salary by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee$67,190
Madison$65,460

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Milwaukee	$67,190	$63,950	$57,200	$53,618	97
Madison	$65,460	$60,960	$53,890	$52,400	97

*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 Wisconsin

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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