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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$24.96
Entry wage$18.06
10th percentile wage$16.72
50th percentile wage$22.53
90th percentile wage$37.39
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services4093.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services40$22.13
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$22.53 $40.07 -$17.54
2018$22.41+.5%$39.86+.5%-$17.44
2017$21.83+2.7%$38.82+2.7%-$16.99
2016$21.32+2.4%$37.92+2.4%-$16.60
2015$20.99+1.6%$37.33+1.6%-$16.33
2014$20.59+2.0%$36.61+2.0%-$16.02
2013$20.20+1.9%$35.93+1.9%-$15.72
2012$19.81+1.9%$35.24+1.9%-$15.42
2011$19.43+2.0%$34.55+2.0%-$15.12
2010$19.13+1.6%$34.02+1.6%-$14.89
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$22.53 $24.99 -$2.46
2018$22.41+.5%$24.77+.9%-$2.35
2017$21.83+2.7%$24.02+3.1%-$2.18
2016$21.32+2.4%$23.37+2.8%-$2.04
2015$20.99+1.6%$22.84+2.3%-$1.85
2014$20.59+2.0%$22.36+2.1%-$1.77
2013$20.20+1.9%$21.88+2.2%-$1.68
2012$19.81+1.9%$21.44+2.1%-$1.62
2011$19.43+2.0%$21.07+1.7%-$1.64
2010$19.13+1.6%$20.74+1.6%-$1.61
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 
Wages in other areas
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