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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$25.85
Entry wage$19.51
10th percentile wage$17.67
50th percentile wage$23.83
90th percentile wage$37.48
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services4093.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services40$23.39
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$23.83 $41.13  -$17.30
2019$23.07+3.3%$39.82 +3.3%-$16.74
2018$22.47+2.7%$38.78 +2.7%-$16.31
2017$21.95+2.4%$37.88 +2.4%-$15.93
2016$21.60+1.6%$37.29 +1.6%-$15.68
2015$21.19+2.0%$36.57 +2.0%-$15.38
2014$20.79+1.9%$35.89 +1.9%-$15.09
2013$20.40+1.9%$35.20 +1.9%-$14.80
2012$20.00+2.0%$34.52 +2.0%-$14.51
2011$19.69+1.6%$33.98 +1.6%-$14.29
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$23.83 $26.48  -$2.65
2019$23.07+3.3%$25.40 +4.2%-$2.33
2018$22.47+2.7%$24.63 +3.1%-$2.16
2017$21.95+2.4%$23.97 +2.8%-$2.02
2016$21.60+1.6%$23.42 +2.3%-$1.82
2015$21.19+2.0%$22.93 +2.1%-$1.74
2014$20.79+1.9%$22.44 +2.2%-$1.65
2013$20.40+1.9%$21.99 +2.1%-$1.59
2012$20.00+2.0%$21.61 +1.7%-$1.61
2011$19.69+1.6%$21.27 +1.6%-$1.58
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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