SOC 29-1125 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Recreational Therapists — Napa
Napa, CA · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Recreational Therapists in Napa, CA is $107,810 per year, well above the national median of $61,960.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Recreational Therapists in Napa, CA is $107,810 per year, well above the national median of $61,960. The gap of 74.0% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $107,810 and $107,840. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $107,690 and the ninetieth at $124,820.
Employment stands at 150, or 1.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Stockton records the highest median at $115,330. Of the 267 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 40th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,690 | +73.8% |
| 25th | $107,810 | +74.0% |
| Median (50th) | $107,810 | +74.0% |
| 75th | $107,840 | +74.0% |
| 90th | $124,820 | +101.5% |
| Mean | $109,290 | +76.4% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockton | $115,330 | 50 | |
| 2 | Vallejo | $115,330 | 50 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $102,420 | 190 | |
| 4 | San Jose | $101,670 | 60 | |
| 5 | San Diego | $98,530 | 90 | |
| 6 | Fresno | $98,160 | 150 | |
| 7 | Riverside | $98,120 | 340 | |
| 8 | Sacramento | $91,790 | 90 | |
| 9 | Los Angeles | $91,740 | 380 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Napa run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $107,810 buys what $97,389 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 57.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$107,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$97,389US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $107,810 a year, 74.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $107,690 to $124,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Stockton, at $115,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Recreational Therapists in Napa, CA?
The median annual wage is $107,810, or $51.83 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,960, so pay in Napa, CA is 74.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Napa, CA earns more than $124,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $107,690 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Stockton, at $115,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Napa, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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