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Estimated employment20
Mean wage$29.61
Entry wage$16.84
10th percentile wage$16.14
50th percentile wage$31.98
90th percentile wage$42.80
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$31.98 $38.20 -$6.21
2017$31.71+.8%$37.88+.8%-$6.16
2016$30.98+2.4%$37.01+2.4%-$6.02
2015$30.49+1.6%$36.43+1.6%-$5.93
2014$29.91+2.0%$35.73+2.0%-$5.81
2013$29.35+1.9%$35.06+1.9%-$5.70
2012$28.79+1.9%$34.39+1.9%-$5.59
2011$28.23+2.0%$33.72+2.0%-$5.49
2010$27.79+1.6%$33.20+1.6%-$5.40
2009$27.30+1.8%$32.61+1.8%-$5.31
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$31.98 $19.74 $12.24
2017$31.71+.8%$19.53+1.1%$12.18
2016$30.98+2.4%$19.01+2.8%$11.97
2015$30.49+1.6%$18.57+2.3%$11.92
2014$29.91+2.0%$18.18+2.1%$11.72
2013$29.35+1.9%$17.80+2.2%$11.55
2012$28.79+1.9%$17.44+2.1%$11.35
2011$28.23+2.0%$17.14+1.7%$11.09
2010$27.79+1.6%$16.87+1.6%$10.92
2009$27.30+1.8%$16.58+1.7%$10.72
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Norwich-NL$31.9820
New Haven$29.8650
Hartford$26.43230
Bridgeport-Stam.$22.7690
Danbury$22.2130
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$26.43230
Bridgeport-Stam.$22.7690
New Haven$29.8650
Danbury$22.2130
Norwich-NL$31.9820
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