Recreational Therapists (29-1125) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		470
Mean wage		$26.39
Entry wage		$16.13
10th percentile wage		$15.18
50th percentile wage		$23.73
90th percentile wage		$40.03

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	200	41.8%
Hospitals	140	29.2%
Public Administration	70	15.4%
Social Assistance	50	9.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	70	37.44
Hospitals	140	24.74
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	200	21.54
Social Assistance	50	20.23

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$23.73		$36.43		-$12.70
2016	$23.17	+2.4%	$35.58	+2.4%	-$12.40
2015	$22.73	+2%	$34.90	+2%	-$12.16
2014	$22.30	+1.9%	$34.24	+1.9%	-$11.93
2013	$21.88	+1.9%	$33.59	+1.9%	-$11.70
2012	$21.45	+2%	$32.93	+2%	-$11.48
2011	$21.12	+1.6%	$32.42	+1.6%	-$11.30
2010	$20.75	+1.8%	$31.85	+1.8%	-$11.10
2009	$20.53	+1.1%	$31.51	+1.1%	-$10.98
2008	$19.92	+3.1%	$30.58	+3.1%	-$10.65
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.73		$22.06		$1.67
2016	$23.17	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$1.82
2015	$22.73	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$1.82
2014	$22.30	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$1.84
2013	$21.88	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$1.83
2012	$21.45	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$1.75
2011	$21.12	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$1.73
2010	$20.75	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$1.68
2009	$20.53	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$1.72
2008	$19.92	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$1.59

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

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.


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