Recreational Therapists Salary in Nevada

Recreational therapists in Nevada earn the most in Las Vegas (average $72,330 a year) and the least in Reno ($63,740), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreational therapists average at $71,530 and the median at $78,730 for 400 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,630.

Recreational Therapists average salary by city in Nevada

Las Vegas$72,330
Reno$63,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$72,330	$78,730	$60,430	$59,714	100
Reno	$63,740	$57,680	$48,890	$53,395	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada 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 Nevada

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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