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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$30.07
Entry wage$17.51
10th percentile wage$16.26
50th percentile wage$31.98
90th percentile wage$42.82
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$31.98 $36.98 -$5.00
2018$31.81+.5%$36.79+.5%-$4.97
2017$30.98+2.7%$35.82+2.7%-$4.84
2016$30.27+2.4%$35.00+2.4%-$4.73
2015$29.79+1.6%$34.45+1.6%-$4.65
2014$29.22+2.0%$33.79+2.0%-$4.56
2013$28.67+1.9%$33.16+1.9%-$4.48
2012$28.13+1.9%$32.52+1.9%-$4.39
2011$27.58+2.0%$31.89+2.0%-$4.31
2010$27.15+1.6%$31.39+1.6%-$4.24
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$31.98 $21.44 $10.54
2018$31.81+.5%$21.25+.9%$10.56
2017$30.98+2.7%$20.60+3.1%$10.38
2016$30.27+2.4%$20.05+2.8%$10.22
2015$29.79+1.6%$19.59+2.3%$10.20
2014$29.22+2.0%$19.18+2.1%$10.04
2013$28.67+1.9%$18.77+2.2%$9.90
2012$28.13+1.9%$18.40+2.1%$9.73
2011$27.58+2.0%$18.08+1.7%$9.50
2010$27.15+1.6%$17.80+1.6%$9.35
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
New Haven $32.6150
Norwich/NewLond$31.98 
Hartford $28.87210
Danbury $23.52 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $28.87210
Bridge/Stam$23.0650
New Haven $32.6150
Danbury $23.52 
Wages in other areas
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