Recreational Therapists (29-1125) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		450
Mean wage		$26.60
Entry wage		$16.24
10th percentile wage		$15.21
50th percentile wage		$24.22
90th percentile wage		$41.82

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	190	41.9%
Hospitals	140	31.1%
Public Administration	70	14.8%
Social Assistance	40	9.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	70	$38.66
Hospitals	140	$24.86
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	190	$22.05
Social Assistance	40	$21.01

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
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$24.22		$37.59		-$13.37
2017	$24.02	+.8%	$37.28	+.8%	-$13.25
2016	$23.46	+2.4%	$36.42	+2.4%	-$12.95
2015	$23.09	+1.6%	$35.84	+1.6%	-$12.74
2014	$22.65	+2.0%	$35.16	+2.0%	-$12.50
2013	$22.23	+1.9%	$34.50	+1.9%	-$12.27
2012	$21.80	+1.9%	$33.84	+1.9%	-$12.03
2011	$21.38	+2.0%	$33.18	+2.0%	-$11.80
2010	$21.05	+1.6%	$32.67	+1.6%	-$11.61
2009	$20.68	+1.8%	$32.09	+1.8%	-$11.41
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$24.22		$22.55		$1.67
2017	$24.02	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	$1.71
2016	$23.46	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$1.75
2015	$23.09	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	$1.88
2014	$22.65	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$1.88
2013	$22.23	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	$1.90
2012	$21.80	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$1.88
2011	$21.38	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	$1.80
2010	$21.05	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$1.78
2009	$20.68	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	$1.73

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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.


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