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Recreational Therapists average salary by city in California
- Napa$109,290
- Stockton$107,870
- San Francisco$103,380
- Vallejo$103,260
- San Jose$99,100
- Fresno$97,480
- San Diego$95,640
- Sacramento$91,830
- Los Angeles$89,800
- Riverside$84,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa | $109,290 | $107,810 | $107,810 | $79,644 | 113 |
| Stockton | $107,870 | $115,330 | $107,210 | $78,777 | 105 |
| San Francisco | $103,380 | $102,420 | $86,200 | $76,036 | 116 |
| Vallejo | $103,260 | $115,330 | $86,480 | $75,962 | 108 |
| San Jose | $99,100 | $101,670 | $89,550 | $73,423 | 110 |
| Fresno | $97,480 | $98,160 | $95,980 | $72,434 | 102 |
| San Diego | $95,640 | $98,530 | $81,990 | $71,310 | 112 |
| Sacramento | $91,830 | $91,790 | $75,850 | $68,984 | 107 |
| Los Angeles | $89,800 | $91,740 | $74,510 | $67,745 | 114 |
| Riverside | $84,610 | $98,120 | $56,070 | $64,576 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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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