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Estimated employmentN/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
YearThis
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
YearThis
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$35.6080
Southwest$22.3880
North Central$20.90180
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$20.90180
South Central$35.6080
Southwest$22.3880
Northwest$20.1970
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