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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$33.93
Entry wage$24.64
10th percentile wage$22.56
50th percentile wage$31.65
90th percentile wage$44.88
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services3068.3%
Public Administration1031.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration1038.83
Education and Health Services3028.31
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$31.65 $38.17  -$6.52
2019$30.64+3.3%$36.95 +3.3%-$6.31
2018$29.84+2.7%$35.99 +2.7%-$6.14
2017$29.15+2.4%$35.16 +2.4%-$6.00
2016$28.69+1.6%$34.60 +1.6%-$5.91
2015$28.14+2.0%$33.94 +2.0%-$5.79
2014$27.62+1.9%$33.31 +1.9%-$5.68
2013$27.09+1.9%$32.67 +1.9%-$5.58
2012$26.56+2.0%$32.03 +2.0%-$5.47
2011$26.15+1.6%$31.54 +1.6%-$5.38
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$31.65 $22.67  $8.98
2019$30.64+3.3%$21.75 +4.2%$8.89
2018$29.84+2.7%$21.09 +3.1%$8.75
2017$29.15+2.4%$20.52 +2.8%$8.63
2016$28.69+1.6%$20.05 +2.3%$8.64
2015$28.14+2.0%$19.63 +2.1%$8.51
2014$27.62+1.9%$19.21 +2.2%$8.40
2013$27.09+1.9%$18.83 +2.1%$8.26
2012$26.56+2.0%$18.50 +1.7%$8.06
2011$26.15+1.6%$18.21 +1.6%$7.94
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
New Haven $31.6550
Hartford $28.73190
Bridgeport-Stamford $23.9650
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $28.73190
Bridgeport-Stamford $23.9650
New Haven $31.6550
Wages in other areas
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