Recreational Therapists Salary in Utah

Recreational therapists in Utah earn the most in Salt Lake City (average $65,770 a year) and the least in Ogden ($48,440), across the 3 Utah metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreational therapists average at $58,520 and the median at $56,640 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,630.

Recreational Therapists average salary by city in Utah

Salt Lake City$65,770
Provo$57,820
Ogden$48,440

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Salt Lake City	$65,770	$63,710	$53,550	$52,099	101
Provo	$57,820	$55,690	$51,030	$46,065	98
Ogden	$48,440	$50,400	$30,390	$38,946	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula. 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 Utah

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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