Profession
Recreational Therapists
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.
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United States
Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2020
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median47,710 USD
Average51,260 USD
Middle 50%37,570 USD - 62,440 USD
Decile range31,450 USD - 79,250 USD
Bottom decile31,450 USD
Top decile79,250 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2020
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median42,640 USD
Average45,100 USD
Middle 50%35,160 USD - 51,220 USD
Decile range29,510 USD - 68,290 USD
Bottom decile29,510 USD
Top decile68,290 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2020
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median44,400 USD
Average48,300 USD
Middle 50%37,960 USD - 57,970 USD
Decile range33,600 USD - 71,730 USD
Bottom decile33,600 USD
Top decile71,730 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2020
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median49,080 USD
Average54,600 USD
Middle 50%39,790 USD - 74,680 USD
Decile range34,200 USD - 78,950 USD
Bottom decile34,200 USD
Top decile78,950 USD
🇺🇸 California2020
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median81,650 USD
Average77,960 USD
Middle 50%60,720 USD - 97,020 USD
Decile range40,070 USD - 106,610 USD
Bottom decile40,070 USD
Top decile106,610 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2020
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median44,070 USD
Average46,590 USD
Middle 50%35,370 USD - 57,070 USD
Decile range29,810 USD - 68,840 USD
Bottom decile29,810 USD
Top decile68,840 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2020
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median59,870 USD
Average61,570 USD
Middle 50%45,370 USD - 77,260 USD
Decile range36,420 USD - 90,190 USD
Bottom decile36,420 USD
Top decile90,190 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2020
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median45,930 USD
Average48,160 USD
Middle 50%36,970 USD - 59,530 USD
Decile range34,090 USD - 64,880 USD
Bottom decile34,090 USD
Top decile64,880 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2020
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median79,250 USD
Average78,630 USD
Middle 50%62,430 USD - 92,040 USD
Decile range53,110 USD - 108,680 USD
Bottom decile53,110 USD
Top decile108,680 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2020 National2020 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2020 State2020 - SOC 2018
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