Recreation Therapist Salary in Alaska
As of 2026-07-10, the median posted salary for Recreation Therapist positions in Alaska is $60,112 per year, based on 4 public-sector job postings from 2 Alaska employers tracked by Alaska Jobs.
On the state salary schedule
Postings for this role cite state pay Range 14. On the current GG schedule (basic pay, before geographic differential):
| Range | Step A (new hire) | Step F (~5 yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| Range 14 | $54,034/yr | $64,370/yr |
Duty stations outside Anchorage add a geographic differential of up to 60% on top of these figures. Full tables: Alaska state salary schedule.
Who hires this role
Family & Community Services · Veterans Health Administration (federal)
Open Recreation Therapist listings
- Recreation Therapist 1/2 — Family & Community Services · $2,236.80 - $2,577.60 Biweekly
- Recreation Therapist — Veterans Health Administration (federal) · $57,055.00 - $109,777.00 Annually
- Recreation Therapist — Veterans Health Administration (federal) · $57,055.00 - $57,055.00 Annually
Figures are posted salaries — the ranges employers advertise — annualized for comparison (how we compute this). Actual offers depend on step placement, bargaining unit, and duty station.