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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment70
Mean wage$25.87
Entry wage$16.12
10th percentile wage$15.25
50th percentile wage$22.34
90th percentile wage$40.66
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services6087.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services6021.02
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
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$22.34 $35.70  -$13.36
2016$21.82+2.4%$34.86 +2.4%-$13.04
2015$21.40+2.0%$34.20 +2.0%-$12.79
2014$21.00+1.9%$33.56 +1.9%-$12.55
2013$20.60+1.9%$32.92 +1.9%-$12.31
2012$20.20+2.0%$32.27 +2.0%-$12.07
2011$19.88+1.6%$31.77 +1.6%-$11.89
2010$19.53+1.8%$31.22 +1.8%-$11.68
2009$19.33+1.1%$30.88 +1.1%-$11.55
2008$18.75+3.1%$29.96 +3.1%-$11.21
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.34 $19.89  $2.45
2016$21.82+2.4%$19.25 +3.3%$2.56
2015$21.40+2.0%$18.85 +2.1%$2.55
2014$21.00+1.9%$18.45 +2.2%$2.55
2013$20.60+1.9%$18.08 +2.1%$2.52
2012$20.20+2.0%$17.77 +1.7%$2.43
2011$19.88+1.6%$17.49 +1.6%$2.40
2010$19.53+1.8%$17.19 +1.7%$2.34
2009$19.33+1.1%$16.96 +1.4%$2.37
2008$18.75+3.1%$16.53 +2.6%$2.22
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $35.0450
South Central $31.75120
Northwest $22.3470
Southwest $21.3280
North Central $19.65160
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $19.65160
South Central $31.75120
Southwest $21.3280
Northwest $22.3470
Eastern $35.0450
Wages in other areas
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