Recreational Therapists (29-1125) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		320
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
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	260	82.4%
Public Administration	60	17.6%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	60	$37.62
Education and Health Services	260	$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
Year	This 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
Year	This 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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