Recreational Therapists Salary in Texas

Recreational therapists in Texas earn the most in Dallas (average $65,090 a year) and the least in San Antonio ($64,520), across the 2 Texas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreational therapists average at $90,570 and the median at $62,490 for 800 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,630.

Recreational Therapists average salary by city in Texas

Dallas$65,090
San Antonio$64,520

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Dallas	$65,090	$61,000	$48,140	$54,480	103
San Antonio	$64,520	$60,750	$45,840	$54,022	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. 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 Texas

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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