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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment80
Mean wage$21.97
Entry wage$15.32
10th percentile wage$14.05
50th percentile wage$21.32
90th percentile wage$32.86
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services7087.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services7020.81
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$21.32 $37.06  -$15.74
2016$20.82+2.4%$36.19 +2.4%-$15.37
2015$20.42+2.0%$35.50 +2.0%-$15.07
2014$20.04+1.9%$34.83 +1.9%-$14.79
2013$19.66+1.9%$34.17 +1.9%-$14.51
2012$19.27+2.0%$33.50 +2.0%-$14.22
2011$18.98+1.6%$32.98 +1.6%-$14.00
2010$18.64+1.8%$32.41 +1.8%-$13.76
2009$18.44+1.1%$32.06 +1.1%-$13.61
2008$17.89+3.1%$31.10 +3.1%-$13.21
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$21.32 $23.83  -$2.51
2016$20.82+2.4%$23.07 +3.3%-$2.24
2015$20.42+2.0%$22.59 +2.1%-$2.16
2014$20.04+1.9%$22.10 +2.2%-$2.06
2013$19.66+1.9%$21.66 +2.1%-$1.99
2012$19.27+2.0%$21.29 +1.7%-$2.01
2011$18.98+1.6%$20.95 +1.6%-$1.97
2010$18.64+1.8%$20.60 +1.7%-$1.95
2009$18.44+1.1%$20.32 +1.4%-$1.87
2008$17.89+3.1%$19.80 +2.6%-$1.90
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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