Recreational Therapists Salary in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Jersey
$64,880
National Median
$60,280
Employment
360
Entry Level (10th)
$48,550
Top Earners (90th)
$97,540
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey pays $4,600 more than the national median for recreational therapistss.
There are 0.085 recreational therapists jobs per 1,000 workers in New Jersey (location quotient: 0.87).
Other States for Recreational Therapists
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $96,530 | 1,780 |
| District of Columbia | $92,010 | 60 |
| Washington | $78,620 | 200 |
| Nevada | $77,450 | 410 |
| New Hampshire | $74,780 | 130 |
| Minnesota | $67,300 | 240 |
| Oregon | $64,000 | 250 |
| Illinois | $63,610 | 290 |
| New York | $63,520 | 1,310 |
| Michigan | $63,200 | 450 |
| Colorado | $62,630 | N/A |
| Arizona | $61,110 | 150 |
| Wyoming | $61,080 | 30 |
| Connecticut | $61,030 | 340 |
| Ohio | $60,210 | 310 |
| Maryland | $58,390 | 340 |
| North Dakota | $57,960 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $57,540 | 260 |
| Virginia | $57,330 | 560 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,690 | 750 |