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Recreational Therapists: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 29-1125. 57 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $59,944, middle half $45,898–$80,931.
Applications (LCAs)57
Median offered salary$59,944
Middle half of salaries$45,898–$80,931
10th–90th percentile$40,639–$91,044
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 12 | $45,297 |
| Level II (qualified) | 14 | $56,898 |
| Level III (experienced) | 5 | $70,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga | 8 | $91,044 |
| Delfina Pilates LLC | 4 | — |
| Beautiful Gate Center | 4 | $40,040 |
| California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation | 3 | $84,672 |
| Abraxas Alliance, Inc. | 2 | $50,918 |
| North Mississippi Regional Center | 2 | $31,111 |
| Stormont-Vail HealthCare | 2 | $47,320 |
| Hans Homecare Inc | 2 | — |
| University of Kansas Health System | 2 | $58,240 |
| Artistry of the Soul LLC | 2 | $45,500 |
| St. Otto's Care Center Inc. | 2 | $50,960 |
| Serenity Care Inc | 2 | $41,163 |
| The Music Place, Inc. | 2 | $73,800 |
| Richmond Children Center, Inc. | 2 | $59,873 |
| Sherrill House Inc. | 1 | $59,880 |
| Loma Linda University Medical Center | 1 | $55,557 |
| Salida Del Sol Adult Day Health Care LLC | 1 | — |
| BHC Streamwood Hospital Inc. | 1 | $58,847 |
| Metro Music Therapy | 1 | — |
| Musical Bridges, LLC | 1 | $41,600 |
| Washington State Department of Social and Health Services | 1 | $57,985 |
| Foundations for Learning & Behavior Inc. | 1 | $80,000 |
| Kollective Medical LLC | 1 | $45,594 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | 1 | — |
| Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. | 1 | $60,008 |
| Department State Hospital, Metropolitan | 1 | $93,324 |
| Essential Quality Care LLC | 1 | $85,000 |
| Achiever United Inc. | 1 | $70,000 |
| Center for Seniors | 1 | $61,000 |
| Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) | 1 | $62,566 |
| L.A. Downtown Medical Center | 1 | $68,640 |
| HRI Hospital | 1 | $65,790 |
Job titles
- Recreational Therapist8
- Rehabilitation Therapist (Music)7
- Activities Therapist3
- Activities Coordinator3
- Recreation Therapist2
- Therapeutic Therapist II2
- Recreation Therapist, Correctional Facility2
- Physical Activities Coordinator2
- Expressive Therapist2
- Rehabilitation Therapist (Art)2
- Lead Art Therapist2
- Activity Therapist2
- Registered Behavior Technician/ Instructional Aide2
- Registered Behavior Technician/ Instructions Aide2
- Director of Expressive (Music) Therapy/Special Care1
- Music/Art Therapist (Expressive Therapist)1
- Music Therapist1
- Board Certified Music Therapist1
- Recreation & Athletic Specialist 21
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst1
- Activity Director/Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1
- Rehabilitation Coach1
- Clinical Assistant II1
- Rehabilitation Therapist State Facilities-Recreation-Safety1
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)1
- Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1
- Rehab Coordinator1
- Therapeutic Activities Coordinator1
- Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator1
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Therapist1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 13 | $57,718 |
| FY2024 | 13 | $80,000 |
| FY2025 | 25 | $59,405 |
| FY2026 | 6 | $61,454 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).