Recreational Therapists Salary in Florida

Recreational therapists in Florida earn the most in Tampa (average $64,770 a year) and the least in Jacksonville ($56,680), across the 4 Florida metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreational therapists average at $60,090 and the median at $57,980 for 640 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,630.

Recreational Therapists average salary by city in Florida

Tampa$64,770
Miami$61,990
Orlando$58,580
Jacksonville$56,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Tampa	$64,770	$62,390	$47,490	$54,223	101
Miami	$61,990	$58,110	$47,500	$51,989	114
Orlando	$58,580	$57,290	$46,850	$49,249	101
Jacksonville	$56,680	$58,710	$47,190	$47,722	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Recreational Therapists salary in other states

Recreational Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Florida

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1125.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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