Recreational Therapists Salary in Pennsylvania

Recreational therapists in Pennsylvania earn the most in Scranton (average $63,280 a year) and the least in Harrisburg ($45,340), across the 6 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreational therapists average at $59,450 and the median at $58,940 for 720 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,630.

Recreational Therapists average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Scranton$63,280
Philadelphia$61,520
Pittsburgh$61,510
Lancaster$53,960
Allentown$52,720
Harrisburg$45,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Scranton	$63,280	$60,550	$54,110	$51,083	94
Philadelphia	$61,520	$58,970	$49,660	$49,723	103
Pittsburgh	$61,510	$61,250	$47,560	$49,715	95
Lancaster	$53,960	$52,820	$47,310	$43,880	98
Allentown	$52,720	$47,540	$46,260	$42,922	100
Harrisburg	$45,340	$39,260	$36,280	$37,219	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. 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 Pennsylvania

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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