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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment160
Mean wage$25.75
Entry wage$16.32
10th percentile wage$15.28
50th percentile wage$26.23
90th percentile wage$37.63
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services15091.4%
Public Administration108.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration10$35.51
Education and Health Services150$25.48
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$26.23 $37.71 -$11.48
2018$26.09+.5%$37.51+.5%-$11.42
2017$25.41+2.7%$36.53+2.7%-$11.12
2016$24.82+2.4%$35.69+2.4%-$10.86
2015$24.43+1.6%$35.13+1.6%-$10.69
2014$23.97+2.0%$34.46+2.0%-$10.48
2013$23.52+1.9%$33.81+1.9%-$10.29
2012$23.07+1.9%$33.16+1.9%-$10.09
2011$22.62+2.0%$32.52+2.0%-$9.89
2010$22.27+1.6%$32.01+1.6%-$9.74
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$26.23 $23.42 $2.81
2018$26.09+.5%$23.21+.9%$2.88
2017$25.41+2.7%$22.51+3.1%$2.90
2016$24.82+2.4%$21.90+2.8%$2.92
2015$24.43+1.6%$21.40+2.3%$3.03
2014$23.97+2.0%$20.96+2.1%$3.01
2013$23.52+1.9%$20.51+2.2%$3.01
2012$23.07+1.9%$20.09+2.1%$2.97
2011$22.62+2.0%$19.75+1.7%$2.87
2010$22.27+1.6%$19.44+1.6%$2.83
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
Eastern $36.40 
South Central $36.11 
North Central $26.23160
Northwest $24.4650
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $26.23160
Northwest $24.4650
Southwest $22.5350
Eastern $36.40 
Wages in other areas
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