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Estimated employment10
Mean wage$20.35
Entry wage$15.66
10th percentile wage$14.59
50th percentile wage$17.66
90th percentile wage$36.99
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1099.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services10$17.67
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
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$17.66 $33.08  -$15.42
2015$17.21+2.6%$32.24 +2.6%-$15.02
2014$16.89+1.9%$31.64 +1.9%-$14.74
2013$16.57+1.9%$31.03 +1.9%-$14.46
2012$16.24+2.0%$30.43 +2.0%-$14.18
2011$15.99+1.6%$29.96 +1.6%-$13.96
2010$15.71+1.8%$29.43 +1.8%-$13.71
2009$15.54+1.1%$29.12 +1.1%-$13.57
2008$15.08+3.1%$28.25 +3.1%-$13.16
2007$14.58+3.5%$27.30 +3.5%-$12.72
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$17.66 $18.42  -$0.76
2015$17.21+2.6%$17.90 +2.9%-$0.69
2014$16.89+1.9%$17.52 +2.2%-$0.63
2013$16.57+1.9%$17.17 +2.1%-$0.60
2012$16.24+2.0%$16.87 +1.7%-$0.62
2011$15.99+1.6%$16.61 +1.6%-$0.61
2010$15.71+1.8%$16.33 +1.7%-$0.61
2009$15.54+1.1%$16.11 +1.4%-$0.56
2008$15.08+3.1%$15.70 +2.6%-$0.61
2007$14.58+3.5%$15.20 +3.3%-$0.61
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington $17.66 10
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington $17.66 10
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