The median annual wage for Recreational Therapists in North Carolina is $48,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,680.
Pay spans roughly $39,770 at the 10th percentile to $78,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.36 per hour. An estimated 480 people work as recreational therapists in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $48,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,680 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.36 |
| 10th percentile | $39,770 |
| 90th percentile | $78,230 |
| Employment | 480 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.