Recreational Therapists (29-1125) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		380
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
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	310	83.1%
Public Administration	60	16.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	60	$38.44
Education and Health Services	310	$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
Year	This 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
Year	This 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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