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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$34.91
Entry wage$23.65
10th percentile wage$18.63
50th percentile wage$36.40
90th percentile wage$44.64
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$36.40 $36.92 -$0.52
2018$36.21+.5%$36.73+.5%-$0.51
2017$35.26+2.7%$35.77+2.7%-$0.50
2016$34.45+2.4%$34.94+2.4%-$0.49
2015$33.91+1.6%$34.39+1.6%-$0.48
2014$33.26+2.0%$33.73+2.0%-$0.47
2013$32.64+1.9%$33.10+1.9%-$0.46
2012$32.01+1.9%$32.47+1.9%-$0.45
2011$31.39+2.0%$31.84+2.0%-$0.44
2010$30.90+1.6%$31.34+1.6%-$0.44
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$36.40 $23.16 $13.24
2018$36.21+.5%$22.96+.9%$13.25
2017$35.26+2.7%$22.26+3.1%$13.01
2016$34.45+2.4%$21.66+2.8%$12.79
2015$33.91+1.6%$21.17+2.3%$12.74
2014$33.26+2.0%$20.72+2.1%$12.54
2013$32.64+1.9%$20.28+2.2%$12.36
2012$32.01+1.9%$19.87+2.1%$12.14
2011$31.39+2.0%$19.53+1.7%$11.86
2010$30.90+1.6%$19.22+1.6%$11.68
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $36.40 
South Central $36.11 
North Central $26.23160
Northwest $24.4650
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $26.23160
Northwest $24.4650
Southwest $22.5350
Eastern $36.40 
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