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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment110
Mean wage$30.17
Entry wage$20.19
10th percentile wage$18.61
50th percentile wage$30.98
90th percentile wage$41.56
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services10085.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services100$29.16
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$30.98 $35.50  -$4.51
2015$30.19+2.6%$34.60 +2.6%-$4.40
2014$29.63+1.9%$33.95 +1.9%-$4.32
2013$29.06+1.9%$33.30 +1.9%-$4.24
2012$28.50+2.0%$32.65 +2.0%-$4.15
2011$28.05+1.6%$32.15 +1.6%-$4.09
2010$27.56+1.8%$31.58 +1.8%-$4.02
2009$27.27+1.1%$31.25 +1.1%-$3.97
2008$26.46+3.1%$30.32 +3.1%-$3.85
2007$25.57+3.5%$29.30 +3.5%-$3.73
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$30.98 $20.85  $10.13
2015$30.19+2.6%$20.27 +2.9%$9.93
2014$29.63+1.9%$19.83 +2.2%$9.79
2013$29.06+1.9%$19.43 +2.1%$9.63
2012$28.50+2.0%$19.10 +1.7%$9.40
2011$28.05+1.6%$18.80 +1.6%$9.25
2010$27.56+1.8%$18.48 +1.7%$9.08
2009$27.27+1.1%$18.23 +1.4%$9.03
2008$26.46+3.1%$17.77 +2.6%$8.69
2007$25.57+3.5%$17.20 +3.3%$8.37
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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