Recreational Therapists (29-1125) in Eastern Workforce Development Area



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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment		N/A
Mean wage		$36.00
Entry wage		$26.26
10th percentile wage		$19.23
50th percentile wage		$36.99
90th percentile wage		$44.64

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	$36.99		$37.36		-$0.36
2017	$36.68	+.8%	$37.05	+.8%	-$0.36
2016	$35.83	+2.4%	$36.19	+2.4%	-$0.35
2015	$35.27	+1.6%	$35.62	+1.6%	-$0.35
2014	$34.60	+2.0%	$34.94	+2.0%	-$0.34
2013	$33.95	+1.9%	$34.29	+1.9%	-$0.33
2012	$33.30	+1.9%	$33.63	+1.9%	-$0.33
2011	$32.65	+2.0%	$32.98	+2.0%	-$0.32
2010	$32.14	+1.6%	$32.47	+1.6%	-$0.32
2009	$31.58	+1.8%	$31.90	+1.8%	-$0.31
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$36.99		$22.17		$14.82
2017	$36.68	+.8%	$21.93	+1.1%	$14.75
2016	$35.83	+2.4%	$21.35	+2.8%	$14.49
2015	$35.27	+1.6%	$20.86	+2.3%	$14.41
2014	$34.60	+2.0%	$20.42	+2.1%	$14.17
2013	$33.95	+1.9%	$19.99	+2.2%	$13.96
2012	$33.30	+1.9%	$19.58	+2.1%	$13.72
2011	$32.65	+2.0%	$19.25	+1.7%	$13.40
2010	$32.14	+1.6%	$18.95	+1.6%	$13.20
2009	$31.58	+1.8%	$18.63	+1.7%	$12.95

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
Eastern	$36.99
South Central	$35.60	80
Southwest	$22.38	80
North Central	$20.90	180

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$20.90	180
South Central	$35.60	80
Southwest	$22.38	80
Northwest	$20.19	70


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