Recreational Therapists Salary in Washington

Recreational therapists in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $85,280 a year) and the least in Spokane ($70,310), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreational therapists average at $81,020 and the median at $77,860 for 240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,630.

Recreational Therapists average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$85,280
Spokane$70,310

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$85,280	$82,660	$67,300	$68,824	111
Spokane	$70,310	$65,940	$65,940	$58,293	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. 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 Washington

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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