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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment20
Mean wage$34.96
Entry wage$23.53
10th percentile wage$21.13
50th percentile wage$33.77
90th percentile wage$51.94
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services2077.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services20$32.57
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$33.77 $37.96  -$4.19
2019$32.69+3.3%$36.75 +3.3%-$4.05
2018$31.84+2.7%$35.79 +2.7%-$3.95
2017$31.10+2.4%$34.96 +2.4%-$3.85
2016$30.62+1.6%$34.41 +1.6%-$3.79
2015$30.03+2.0%$33.75 +2.0%-$3.72
2014$29.47+1.9%$33.12 +1.9%-$3.65
2013$28.90+1.9%$32.49 +1.9%-$3.58
2012$28.34+2.0%$31.86 +2.0%-$3.51
2011$27.90+1.6%$31.36 +1.6%-$3.46
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$33.77 $21.91  $11.86
2019$32.69+3.3%$21.02 +4.2%$11.67
2018$31.84+2.7%$20.38 +3.1%$11.46
2017$31.10+2.4%$19.83 +2.8%$11.27
2016$30.62+1.6%$19.38 +2.3%$11.23
2015$30.03+2.0%$18.98 +2.1%$11.05
2014$29.47+1.9%$18.57 +2.2%$10.90
2013$28.90+1.9%$18.20 +2.1%$10.71
2012$28.34+2.0%$17.88 +1.7%$10.46
2011$27.90+1.6%$17.60 +1.6%$10.30
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
South Central $36.6680
Northwest $33.7720
North Central $26.64150
Southwest $23.8350
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $26.64150
South Central $36.6680
Southwest $23.8350
Northwest $33.7720
Wages in other areas
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