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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment460
Mean wage26.71
Entry wage17.79
10th percentile wage16.66
50th percentile wage23.92
90th percentile wage39.48
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Education & Health Services39085.5%
Public Adminsitration7014.2%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Public Adminsitration7035.33
Education & Health Services39025.19
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.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$26.71 $40.90  -$14.19
2014$26.58+.5%$40.70 +.5%-$14.12
2013$26.08+1.9%$39.94 +1.9%-$13.85
2012$25.58+1.9%$39.18 +1.9%-$13.59
2011$25.09+2.0%$38.41 +2.0%-$13.32
2010$24.70+1.6%$37.82 +1.6%-$13.12
2009$24.26+1.8%$37.15 +1.8%-$12.89
2008$24.00+1.1%$36.76 +1.1%-$12.75
2007$23.29+3.1%$35.66 +3.1%-$12.37
2006$22.51+3.5%$34.47 +3.5%-$11.95
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$26.71 $26.98  -$0.26
2014$26.58+.5%$26.76 +.8%-$0.17
2013$26.08+1.9%$26.19 +2.2%-$0.10
2012$25.58+1.9%$25.66 +2.1%-$0.07
2011$25.09+2.0%$25.22 +1.7%-$0.13
2010$24.70+1.6%$24.82 +1.6%-$0.12
2009$24.26+1.8%$24.41 +1.7%-$0.14
2008$24.00+1.1%$24.08 +1.4%-$0.07
2007$23.29+3.1%$23.46 +2.6%-$0.16
2006$22.51+3.5%$22.71 +3.3%-$0.19

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 2015

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