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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment120
Mean wage$30.76
Entry wage$21.17
10th percentile wage$19.16
50th percentile wage$31.75
90th percentile wage$40.92
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services10085.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services10030.17
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$31.75 $36.21 -$4.46
2016$31.01+2.4%$35.36+2.4%-$4.35
2015$30.41+2.0%$34.68+2.0%-$4.27
2014$29.84+1.9%$34.04+1.9%-$4.19
2013$29.27+1.9%$33.39+1.9%-$4.11
2012$28.70+2.0%$32.74+2.0%-$4.03
2011$28.26+1.6%$32.23+1.6%-$3.96
2010$27.76+1.8%$31.66+1.8%-$3.89
2009$27.47+1.1%$31.32+1.1%-$3.85
2008$26.65+3.1%$30.39+3.1%-$3.74
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$31.75 $21.40 $10.35
2016$31.01+2.4%$20.72+3.3%$10.29
2015$30.41+2.0%$20.28+2.1%$10.13
2014$29.84+1.9%$19.85+2.2%$9.99
2013$29.27+1.9%$19.45+2.1%$9.82
2012$28.70+2.0%$19.11+1.7%$9.59
2011$28.26+1.6%$18.81+1.6%$9.44
2010$27.76+1.8%$18.50+1.7%$9.26
2009$27.47+1.1%$18.25+1.4%$9.22
2008$26.65+3.1%$17.78+2.6%$8.87
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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