| South Central WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 110 |
| Mean wage | $30.17 |
| Entry wage | $20.19 |
| 10th percentile wage | $18.61 |
| 50th percentile wage | $30.98 |
| 90th percentile wage | $41.56 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Education and Health Services | 100 | 85.7% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Education and Health Services | 100 | $29.16 |
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| 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. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $30.98 | | $35.50 |
| -$4.51 | | 2015 | $30.19 | +2.6% | $34.60 |
+2.6% | -$4.40 | | 2014 | $29.63 | +1.9% | $33.95 |
+1.9% | -$4.32 | | 2013 | $29.06 | +1.9% | $33.30 |
+1.9% | -$4.24 | | 2012 | $28.50 | +2.0% | $32.65 |
+2.0% | -$4.15 | | 2011 | $28.05 | +1.6% | $32.15 |
+1.6% | -$4.09 | | 2010 | $27.56 | +1.8% | $31.58 |
+1.8% | -$4.02 | | 2009 | $27.27 | +1.1% | $31.25 |
+1.1% | -$3.97 | | 2008 | $26.46 | +3.1% | $30.32 |
+3.1% | -$3.85 | | 2007 | $25.57 | +3.5% | $29.30 |
+3.5% | -$3.73 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $30.98 | | $20.85 |
| $10.13 | | 2015 | $30.19 | +2.6% | $20.27 |
+2.9% | $9.93 | | 2014 | $29.63 | +1.9% | $19.83 |
+2.2% | $9.79 | | 2013 | $29.06 | +1.9% | $19.43 |
+2.1% | $9.63 | | 2012 | $28.50 | +2.0% | $19.10 |
+1.7% | $9.40 | | 2011 | $28.05 | +1.6% | $18.80 |
+1.6% | $9.25 | | 2010 | $27.56 | +1.8% | $18.48 |
+1.7% | $9.08 | | 2009 | $27.27 | +1.1% | $18.23 |
+1.4% | $9.03 | | 2008 | $26.46 | +3.1% | $17.77 |
+2.6% | $8.69 | | 2007 | $25.57 | +3.5% | $17.20 |
+3.3% | $8.37 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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