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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$35.51
Entry wage$26.07
10th percentile wage$23.87
50th percentile wage$36.11
90th percentile wage$47.10
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Public Administration20%
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration20$39.55
Education and Health Services$35.08
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$36.11 $38.47 -$2.36
2018$35.92+.5%$38.27+.5%-$2.34
2017$34.98+2.7%$37.27+2.7%-$2.28
2016$34.18+2.4%$36.41+2.4%-$2.23
2015$33.64+1.6%$35.84+1.6%-$2.19
2014$32.99+2.0%$35.15+2.0%-$2.15
2013$32.38+1.9%$34.49+1.9%-$2.11
2012$31.76+1.9%$33.83+1.9%-$2.07
2011$31.14+2.0%$33.17+2.0%-$2.03
2010$30.66+1.6%$32.66+1.6%-$2.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$36.11 $21.96 $14.15
2018$35.92+.5%$21.77+.9%$14.16
2017$34.98+2.7%$21.10+3.1%$13.88
2016$34.18+2.4%$20.54+2.8%$13.64
2015$33.64+1.6%$20.07+2.3%$13.57
2014$32.99+2.0%$19.65+2.1%$13.34
2013$32.38+1.9%$19.23+2.2%$13.15
2012$31.76+1.9%$18.84+2.1%$12.92
2011$31.14+2.0%$18.52+1.7%$12.62
2010$30.66+1.6%$18.23+1.6%$12.43
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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