Recreational Therapists Salary in Kansas

Recreational therapists in Kansas earn the most in Topeka (average $46,470 a year) and the least in Wichita ($40,900), across the 2 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreational therapists average at $43,550 and the median at $40,010 for 710 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,630.

Recreational Therapists average salary by city in Kansas

Topeka$46,470
Wichita$40,900

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Topeka	$46,470	$42,180	$36,680	$37,725	89
Wichita	$40,900	$36,780	$31,830	$33,561	89

*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 Kansas

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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