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Recreation Therapist, Correctional Facility

Class code 9286 · Bargaining Unit R19

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
RangeMonthlyAnnual
A$4,582 to $5,995$54,984 to $71,940
F$3,818 to $4,996$45,820 to $59,950
P$8,414 to $9,903$100,968 to $118,836

Representation

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees represents Bargaining Unit R19, Health and Social Services / Professional.

Where these jobs are

337 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

DepartmentEmployees
Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation298
California Correctional Health Care Services39

Against the market

The BLS median wage for Recreational Therapists across all California employers was $98,170 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $45,820 to $118,836 a year.

Pay scale effective . Payroll data through 2025.