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Estimated employment380
Mean wage$29.08
Entry wage$18.58
10th percentile wage$16.63
50th percentile wage$28.31
90th percentile wage$43.58
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services31083.1%
Public Administration6016.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration60$38.44
Education and Health Services310$25.68
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$28.31 $38.08 -$9.77
2018$28.16+.5%$37.88+.5%-$9.71
2017$27.43+2.7%$36.89+2.7%-$9.46
2016$26.79+2.4%$36.04+2.4%-$9.24
2015$26.37+1.6%$35.47+1.6%-$9.10
2014$25.87+2.0%$34.79+2.0%-$8.92
2013$25.38+1.9%$34.14+1.9%-$8.75
2012$24.90+1.9%$33.49+1.9%-$8.59
2011$24.41+2.0%$32.84+2.0%-$8.42
2010$24.03+1.6%$32.33+1.6%-$8.29
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.31 $23.07 $5.24
2018$28.16+.5%$22.87+.9%$5.30
2017$27.43+2.7%$22.17+3.1%$5.26
2016$26.79+2.4%$21.58+2.8%$5.22
2015$26.37+1.6%$21.08+2.3%$5.29
2014$25.87+2.0%$20.64+2.1%$5.22
2013$25.38+1.9%$20.20+2.2%$5.18
2012$24.90+1.9%$19.79+2.1%$5.10
2011$24.41+2.0%$19.45+1.7%$4.96
2010$24.03+1.6%$19.15+1.6%$4.89

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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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