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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment110
Mean wage$22.64
Entry wage$16.23
10th percentile wage$15.42
50th percentile wage$21.75
90th percentile wage$33.14
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services10091%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services100$21.40
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$21.75 $36.59  -$14.84
2015$21.20+2.6%$35.66 +2.6%-$14.46
2014$20.80+1.9%$34.99 +1.9%-$14.19
2013$20.40+1.9%$34.32 +1.9%-$13.92
2012$20.01+2.0%$33.66 +2.0%-$13.65
2011$19.70+1.6%$33.13 +1.6%-$13.43
2010$19.35+1.8%$32.55 +1.8%-$13.20
2009$19.14+1.1%$32.21 +1.1%-$13.06
2008$18.57+3.1%$31.25 +3.1%-$12.67
2007$17.95+3.5%$30.20 +3.5%-$12.24
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$21.75 $23.35  -$1.60
2015$21.20+2.6%$22.70 +2.9%-$1.49
2014$20.80+1.9%$22.21 +2.2%-$1.41
2013$20.40+1.9%$21.76 +2.1%-$1.35
2012$20.01+2.0%$21.39 +1.7%-$1.38
2011$19.70+1.6%$21.05 +1.6%-$1.35
2010$19.35+1.8%$20.70 +1.7%-$1.34
2009$19.14+1.1%$20.42 +1.4%-$1.27
2008$18.57+3.1%$19.90 +2.6%-$1.32
2007$17.95+3.5%$19.26 +3.3%-$1.30
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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