The median annual wage for Recreational Therapists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $61,110 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,890.
Pay spans roughly $51,190 at the 10th percentile to $86,550 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.38 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as recreational therapists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $61,110 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.38 |
| 10th percentile | $51,190 |
| 90th percentile | $86,550 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.