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Northwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment70
Mean wage$22.46
Entry wage$15.95
10th percentile wage$14.58
50th percentile wage$20.19
90th percentile wage$35.32
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services6091.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services60$19.62
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$20.19 $35.88 -$15.69
2017$20.02+.8%$35.58+.8%-$15.55
2016$19.56+2.4%$34.76+2.4%-$15.20
2015$19.25+1.6%$34.21+1.6%-$14.96
2014$18.88+2.0%$33.56+2.0%-$14.67
2013$18.53+1.9%$32.93+1.9%-$14.39
2012$18.18+1.9%$32.30+1.9%-$14.12
2011$17.82+2.0%$31.67+2.0%-$13.84
2010$17.55+1.6%$31.18+1.6%-$13.63
2009$17.24+1.8%$30.63+1.8%-$13.39
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$20.19 $20.63 -$0.43
2017$20.02+.8%$20.41+1.1%-$0.39
2016$19.56+2.4%$19.86+2.8%-$0.30
2015$19.25+1.6%$19.41+2.3%-$0.15
2014$18.88+2.0%$19.00+2.1%-$0.12
2013$18.53+1.9%$18.60+2.2%-$0.06
2012$18.18+1.9%$18.22+2.1%-$0.04
2011$17.82+2.0%$17.91+1.7%-$0.08
2010$17.55+1.6%$17.63+1.6%-$0.08
2009$17.24+1.8%$17.33+1.7%-$0.09
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
Wages in other areas
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