The median annual wage for Recreational Therapists in Baton Rouge, LA is $44,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,280.
Pay spans roughly $37,390 at the 10th percentile to $59,300 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.35 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as recreational therapists in Baton Rouge, LA.
| Median (annual) | $44,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.35 |
| 10th percentile | $37,390 |
| 90th percentile | $59,300 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.