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Estimated employment320
Mean wage$30.08
Entry wage$19.21
10th percentile wage$17.35
50th percentile wage$29.08
90th percentile wage$44.66
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services26082.4%
Public Administration6017.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration60$37.62
Education and Health Services260$27.17
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 crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity. Excludes Recreation Workers (39-9032).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$29.08 $38.66  -$9.57
2019$28.15+3.3%$37.43 +3.3%-$9.27
2018$27.42+2.7%$36.45 +2.7%-$9.03
2017$26.78+2.4%$35.61 +2.4%-$8.82
2016$26.36+1.6%$35.05 +1.6%-$8.68
2015$25.86+2.0%$34.38 +2.0%-$8.51
2014$25.37+1.9%$33.73 +1.9%-$8.35
2013$24.89+1.9%$33.09 +1.9%-$8.19
2012$24.41+2.0%$32.45 +2.0%-$8.03
2011$24.03+1.6%$31.94 +1.6%-$7.91
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$29.08 $23.93  $5.15
2019$28.15+3.3%$22.96 +4.2%$5.20
2018$27.42+2.7%$22.26 +3.1%$5.16
2017$26.78+2.4%$21.66 +2.8%$5.12
2016$26.36+1.6%$21.17 +2.3%$5.19
2015$25.86+2.0%$20.73 +2.1%$5.13
2014$25.37+1.9%$20.28 +2.2%$5.09
2013$24.89+1.9%$19.87 +2.1%$5.02
2012$24.41+2.0%$19.53 +1.7%$4.87
2011$24.03+1.6%$19.23 +1.6%$4.80

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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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