The median annual wage for Recreational Therapists in Asheville, NC is $56,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,460.
Pay spans roughly $41,590 at the 10th percentile to $84,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.22 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as recreational therapists in Asheville, NC.
| Median (annual) | $56,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,460 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.22 |
| 10th percentile | $41,590 |
| 90th percentile | $84,640 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.