Recreational Therapy Aide pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000671
- Class code
- 32000671
- Pay group
- MH01
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Recreational Therapy Aide is $31,200 to $46,348 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000671.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
The Recreational Therapy (RT) Aide is assigned to a state hospital, a developmental disability center, a neuro-medical center or an alcohol and drug abuse treatment center or other state agency and works under the direct supervision of a Recreational Therapy Assistant, Recreational Therapist, and/or Recreational Therapy Supervisor. Employees in this class assist Recreational Therapists and/or Recreational Therapy Assistants with implementation of clients' treatment plans by using interventions that are designed by Recreational Therapists and are based on physician orders. Some use of independent judgment is required, particularly with respect to patient safety.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of recreation and leisure activities. Knowledge, skill and ability to assist the Recreational Therapist or Recreational Therapy Assistant with implementation of treatment interventions selected for use with clients. Ability to report client responses, reactions, and behaviors through verbal communications. Ability to schedule and coordinate client recreational and leisure activities. Ability to work with a variety of clients (ages, mental competence, and physical capabilities). Ability to assist with the delivery of services in a group setting. Ability to assist professional staff and clients.
Minimum qualifications
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of related healthcare experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Recreational Therapy Aide in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $15.45 | $23.18 | $32,136 to $48,214 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.