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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment50
Mean wage$33.70
Entry wage$22.26
10th percentile wage$17.48
50th percentile wage$35.04
90th percentile wage$45.50
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services2034.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services2020.04
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$35.04 $36.39  -$1.35
2016$34.22+2.4%$35.54 +2.4%-$1.31
2015$33.56+2.0%$34.86 +2.0%-$1.29
2014$32.94+1.9%$34.20 +1.9%-$1.26
2013$32.31+1.9%$33.55 +1.9%-$1.24
2012$31.68+2.0%$32.90 +2.0%-$1.22
2011$31.19+1.6%$32.39 +1.6%-$1.20
2010$30.64+1.8%$31.82 +1.8%-$1.18
2009$30.31+1.1%$31.48 +1.1%-$1.16
2008$29.41+3.1%$30.54 +3.1%-$1.13
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$35.04 $21.67  $13.37
2016$34.22+2.4%$20.98 +3.3%$13.24
2015$33.56+2.0%$20.54 +2.1%$13.03
2014$32.94+1.9%$20.10 +2.2%$12.84
2013$32.31+1.9%$19.69 +2.1%$12.61
2012$31.68+2.0%$19.36 +1.7%$12.32
2011$31.19+1.6%$19.05 +1.6%$12.13
2010$30.64+1.8%$18.73 +1.7%$11.91
2009$30.31+1.1%$18.48 +1.4%$11.83
2008$29.41+3.1%$18.00 +2.6%$11.40
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern$35.0450
South Central$31.75120
Northwest$22.3470
Southwest$21.3280
North Central$19.65160
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$19.65160
South Central$31.75120
Southwest$21.3280
Northwest$22.3470
Eastern$35.0450
Wages in other areas
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