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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment70
Mean wage$26.60
Entry wage$16.48
10th percentile wage$15.76
50th percentile wage$22.92
90th percentile wage$41.20
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services6086.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services60$21.47
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$22.92 $34.49  -$11.57
2015$22.34+2.6%$33.61 +2.6%-$11.27
2014$21.92+1.9%$32.98 +1.9%-$11.06
2013$21.50+1.9%$32.35 +1.9%-$10.85
2012$21.08+2.0%$31.73 +2.0%-$10.64
2011$20.76+1.6%$31.23 +1.6%-$10.47
2010$20.39+1.8%$30.69 +1.8%-$10.29
2009$20.17+1.1%$30.36 +1.1%-$10.18
2008$19.57+3.1%$29.45 +3.1%-$9.88
2007$18.92+3.5%$28.47 +3.5%-$9.54
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.92 $19.32  $3.60
2015$22.34+2.6%$18.78 +2.9%$3.56
2014$21.92+1.9%$18.38 +2.2%$3.54
2013$21.50+1.9%$18.01 +2.1%$3.49
2012$21.08+2.0%$17.70 +1.7%$3.38
2011$20.76+1.6%$17.42 +1.6%$3.33
2010$20.39+1.8%$17.13 +1.7%$3.26
2009$20.17+1.1%$16.90 +1.4%$3.28
2008$19.57+3.1%$16.46 +2.6%$3.11
2007$18.92+3.5%$15.94 +3.3%$2.98
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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