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Estimated employment100
Mean wage$29.09
Entry wage$19.97
10th percentile wage$18.58
50th percentile wage$28.61
90th percentile wage$41.93
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services9089%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services90$29.22
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$28.61 $36.07  -$7.46
2015$27.88+2.6%$35.15 +2.6%-$7.27
2014$27.36+1.9%$34.50 +1.9%-$7.13
2013$26.84+1.9%$33.84 +1.9%-$6.99
2012$26.32+2.0%$33.18 +2.0%-$6.86
2011$25.91+1.6%$32.66 +1.6%-$6.75
2010$25.45+1.8%$32.09 +1.8%-$6.63
2009$25.18+1.1%$31.75 +1.1%-$6.56
2008$24.43+3.1%$30.80 +3.1%-$6.37
2007$23.61+3.5%$29.77 +3.5%-$6.15
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.61 $21.85  $6.76
2015$27.88+2.6%$21.24 +2.9%$6.64
2014$27.36+1.9%$20.78 +2.2%$6.58
2013$26.84+1.9%$20.37 +2.1%$6.47
2012$26.32+2.0%$20.02 +1.7%$6.30
2011$25.91+1.6%$19.70 +1.6%$6.21
2010$25.45+1.8%$19.37 +1.7%$6.08
2009$25.18+1.1%$19.11 +1.4%$6.07
2008$24.43+3.1%$18.62 +2.6%$5.81
2007$23.61+3.5%$18.02 +3.3%$5.59
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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