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Estimated employment20
Mean wage$28.16
Entry wage$17.77
10th percentile wage$16.75
50th percentile wage$27.17
90th percentile wage$41.60
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$27.17 $35.99  -$8.82
2015$26.48+2.6%$35.08 +2.6%-$8.59
2014$25.98+1.9%$34.42 +1.9%-$8.43
2013$25.49+1.9%$33.76 +1.9%-$8.27
2012$24.99+2.0%$33.11 +2.0%-$8.11
2011$24.60+1.6%$32.59 +1.6%-$7.98
2010$24.17+1.8%$32.02 +1.8%-$7.84
2009$23.91+1.1%$31.68 +1.1%-$7.76
2008$23.20+3.1%$30.73 +3.1%-$7.53
2007$22.43+3.5%$29.71 +3.5%-$7.28
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.17 $18.90  $8.27
2015$26.48+2.6%$18.37 +2.9%$8.11
2014$25.98+1.9%$17.98 +2.2%$8.01
2013$25.49+1.9%$17.62 +2.1%$7.87
2012$24.99+2.0%$17.31 +1.7%$7.68
2011$24.60+1.6%$17.04 +1.6%$7.56
2010$24.17+1.8%$16.75 +1.7%$7.42
2009$23.91+1.1%$16.53 +1.4%$7.39
2008$23.20+3.1%$16.11 +2.6%$7.10
2007$22.43+3.5%$15.59 +3.3%$6.83
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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $33.27 160
Waterbury $32.88 20
Norwich-NL $27.17 20
New Haven $23.47 50
Bridgeport $22.62 130
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $33.27 160
Bridgeport $22.62 130
New Haven $23.47 50
Waterbury $32.88 20
Norwich-NL $27.17 20
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