Recreational Therapists Salary in Michigan

Recreational therapists in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $62,400 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($53,880), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreational therapists average at $60,860 and the median at $61,700 for 590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,630.

Recreational Therapists average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$62,400
Detroit$61,380
Grand Rapids$53,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$62,400	$70,960	$49,420	$49,913	101
Detroit	$61,380	$62,600	$51,180	$47,803	100
Grand Rapids	$53,880	$55,340	$48,180	$42,708	96

*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 Michigan

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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