OPEN·POSTED SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
Certified Recreational Therapist
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services · Sacramento, CA
Hourly pay
$52.50
Shift-hours adjusted
Weekly pay
$2,100
Annualized
$109,200
vs. California median
+44%
Recreational Therapist: $36.50/hr
01·THE DETAILS
| Posted pay range | $45.00–$60.00/hr |
| Posted | September 21, 2026 |
| Listed on | Indeed |
About the job
The certified recreational therapist develops and facilitates structured recreational and therapeutic activities for residents admitted to npcrs’ mhrc. Working with a multidisciplinary team, the therapist tailors’ programs to meet the individualized needs of each resident.
A TrueRounds recruiter can share the full description when you apply.
02·HOW THE PAY COMPARES
44% above the California median.
Recreational Therapist jobs in California pay a median of $36.50/hr, with the middle half between $29.00 and $46.50. This one pays $52.50/hr.
P25
$29
P50
$37
P75
$47
YOU
THIS JOB $52.50/HRBAND = MIDDLE 50% OF RECREATIONAL THERAPIST PAY IN CALIFORNIA
03·SIMILAR JOBS·RECREATIONAL THERAPIST IN CALIFORNIA
| Job | Location | Pay | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjunctive Therapist (Recreation Therapist and/OR Art Therapist) Full Time Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health | Aliso Viejo, CA | $30.00/hr | October 14, 2026 |
| Recreational Therapist for Assisted Living Facility Nazareth House | San Diego, CA | $22.50/hr | October 1, 2026 |
| Recreational Therapist Habitat Health | San Leandro, CA | $36.50/hr | September 29, 2026 |
| Recreational Therapist Habitat Health | West Covina, CA | $32.50/hr | September 29, 2026 |
| Recreational Therapist San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living | San Francisco, CA | $45.50/hr | September 17, 2026 |
| Director of Recreation | Recreation Therapist Crestwood Behavioral Health | Santa Rosa, CA | $52.50/hr | September 16, 2026 |