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 States2021
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median47,940 USD
Average53,900 USD
Middle 50%37,850 USD - 61,470 USD
Decile range31,710 USD - 80,610 USD
Bottom decile31,710 USD
Top decile80,610 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2021
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median46,660 USD
Average48,940 USD
Middle 50%37,500 USD - 59,220 USD
Decile range33,870 USD - 71,120 USD
Bottom decile33,870 USD
Top decile71,120 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2021
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median48,380 USD
Average53,790 USD
Middle 50%37,900 USD - 62,560 USD
Decile range37,020 USD - 73,790 USD
Bottom decile37,020 USD
Top decile73,790 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2021
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median47,000 USD
Average48,880 USD
Middle 50%38,870 USD - 48,070 USD
Decile range36,570 USD - 77,560 USD
Bottom decile36,570 USD
Top decile77,560 USD
🇺🇸 California2021
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median78,610 USD
Average71,380 USD
Middle 50%48,740 USD - 90,330 USD
Decile range38,180 USD - 95,370 USD
Bottom decile38,180 USD
Top decile95,370 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2021
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median46,660 USD
Average47,470 USD
Middle 50%36,570 USD - 59,120 USD
Decile range29,430 USD - 73,240 USD
Bottom decile29,430 USD
Top decile73,240 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2021
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median59,770 USD
Average61,640 USD
Middle 50%46,950 USD - 77,880 USD
Decile range37,110 USD - 86,630 USD
Bottom decile37,110 USD
Top decile86,630 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2021
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median36,990 USD
Average42,130 USD
Middle 50%35,710 USD - 46,440 USD
Decile range35,460 USD - 59,080 USD
Bottom decile35,460 USD
Top decile59,080 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2021
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median76,230 USD
Average68,770 USD
Middle 50%47,130 USD - 89,710 USD
Decile range38,000 USD - 99,070 USD
Bottom decile38,000 USD
Top decile99,070 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2021 National2021 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2021 State2021 - SOC 2018
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