The median annual wage for Recreational Therapists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $66,910 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,580.
Pay spans roughly $46,080 at the 10th percentile to $96,680 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.17 per hour. An estimated 360 people work as recreational therapists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $66,910 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,580 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.17 |
| 10th percentile | $46,080 |
| 90th percentile | $96,680 |
| Employment | 360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.