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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment80
Mean wage$36.49
Entry wage$25.22
10th percentile wage$23.26
50th percentile wage$36.66
90th percentile wage$49.90
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services6081.3%
Public Administration1018.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration10$38.83
Education and Health Services60$35.64
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 crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity. Excludes Recreation Workers (39-9032).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$36.66 $38.14  -$1.48
2019$35.49+3.3%$36.92 +3.3%-$1.43
2018$34.56+2.7%$35.96 +2.7%-$1.39
2017$33.77+2.4%$35.13 +2.4%-$1.36
2016$33.24+1.6%$34.58 +1.6%-$1.34
2015$32.60+2.0%$33.91 +2.0%-$1.31
2014$31.99+1.9%$33.28 +1.9%-$1.29
2013$31.38+1.9%$32.64 +1.9%-$1.26
2012$30.77+2.0%$32.01 +2.0%-$1.24
2011$30.29+1.6%$31.51 +1.6%-$1.22
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$36.66 $22.75  $13.91
2019$35.49+3.3%$21.83 +4.2%$13.67
2018$34.56+2.7%$21.16 +3.1%$13.40
2017$33.77+2.4%$20.59 +2.8%$13.17
2016$33.24+1.6%$20.13 +2.3%$13.11
2015$32.60+2.0%$19.70 +2.1%$12.89
2014$31.99+1.9%$19.28 +2.2%$12.71
2013$31.38+1.9%$18.89 +2.1%$12.48
2012$30.77+2.0%$18.57 +1.7%$12.20
2011$30.29+1.6%$18.28 +1.6%$12.01
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $36.6680
Northwest $33.7720
North Central $26.64150
Southwest $23.8350
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $26.64150
South Central $36.6680
Southwest $23.8350
Northwest $33.7720
Wages in other areas
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