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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$33.28
Entry wage$22.84
10th percentile wage$18.28
50th percentile wage$34.47
90th percentile wage$45.19
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services$31.18
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$34.47 $35.89  -$1.41
2015$33.59+2.6%$34.98 +2.6%-$1.38
2014$32.97+1.9%$34.32 +1.9%-$1.35
2013$32.34+1.9%$33.67 +1.9%-$1.33
2012$31.71+2.0%$33.01 +2.0%-$1.30
2011$31.21+1.6%$32.50 +1.6%-$1.28
2010$30.67+1.8%$31.93 +1.8%-$1.26
2009$30.34+1.1%$31.59 +1.1%-$1.24
2008$29.44+3.1%$30.65 +3.1%-$1.21
2007$28.45+3.5%$29.62 +3.5%-$1.17
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$34.47 $20.53  $13.94
2015$33.59+2.6%$19.96 +2.9%$13.64
2014$32.97+1.9%$19.53 +2.2%$13.44
2013$32.34+1.9%$19.14 +2.1%$13.20
2012$31.71+2.0%$18.81 +1.7%$12.90
2011$31.21+1.6%$18.51 +1.6%$12.70
2010$30.67+1.8%$18.20 +1.7%$12.47
2009$30.34+1.1%$17.95 +1.4%$12.39
2008$29.44+3.1%$17.49 +2.6%$11.94
2007$28.45+3.5%$16.94 +3.3%$11.52
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
Eastern $34.47 50
South Central $30.98 110
North Central $28.61 100
Northwest $22.92 70
Southwest $21.75 110
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $30.98 110
Southwest $21.75 110
North Central $28.61 100
Northwest $22.92 70
Eastern $34.47 50
Wages in other areas
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