Recreational Therapists salary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
SOC 29-1125 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$62,610
per year in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Middle half
$58,150–$79,910
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
130
in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Concentration
0.56×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
$62,610
published median
United States
$61,960
1.0% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
34th
84 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Arizona ($62,610). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $62,610 median has purchasing power comparable to about $60,600 nationally. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ's BEA regional price parity is 103.3 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
$49,710$90,230
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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