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Estimated employment430
Mean wage$27.84
Entry wage$18.45
10th percentile wage$16.89
50th percentile wage$26.53
90th percentile wage$40.93
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities22050.4%
Hospitals11024.5%
Public Administration7015.7%
Social Assistance205.2%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration7037.24
Hospitals11032.50
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities22022.23
Social Assistance2021.52
Recreational Therapists (29-1125)
Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and arts and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$26.53 $35.74  -$9.21
2015$25.86+2.6%$34.83 +2.6%-$8.97
2014$25.37+1.9%$34.18 +1.9%-$8.80
2013$24.89+1.9%$33.53 +1.9%-$8.63
2012$24.40+2.0%$32.88 +2.0%-$8.47
2011$24.02+1.6%$32.36 +1.6%-$8.34
2010$23.60+1.8%$31.80 +1.8%-$8.19
2009$23.35+1.1%$31.46 +1.1%-$8.10
2008$22.66+3.1%$30.52 +3.1%-$7.86
2007$21.90+3.5%$29.50 +3.5%-$7.60
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$26.53 $21.45  $5.08
2015$25.86+2.6%$20.85 +2.9%$5.01
2014$25.37+1.9%$20.40 +2.2%$4.97
2013$24.89+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%$4.90
2012$24.40+2.0%$19.65 +1.7%$4.75
2011$24.02+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$4.68
2010$23.60+1.8%$19.02 +1.7%$4.59
2009$23.35+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%$4.59
2008$22.66+3.1%$18.28 +2.6%$4.38
2007$21.90+3.5%$17.69 +3.3%$4.20
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Connecticut $26.53 430
Highest Employment
Connecticut $26.53 430

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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