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 States2022
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median51,330 USD
Average56,310 USD
Middle 50%41,600 USD - 66,530 USD
Decile range33,930 USD - 84,410 USD
Bottom decile33,930 USD
Top decile84,410 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2022
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median49,210 USD
Average51,710 USD
Middle 50%42,520 USD - 60,740 USD
Decile range36,340 USD - 70,620 USD
Bottom decile36,340 USD
Top decile70,620 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2022
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median58,130 USD
Average59,540 USD
Middle 50%46,250 USD - 70,620 USD
Decile range37,590 USD - 83,760 USD
Bottom decile37,590 USD
Top decile83,760 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2022
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median45,260 USD
Average49,830 USD
Middle 50%40,570 USD - 51,110 USD
Decile range35,020 USD - 79,440 USD
Bottom decile35,020 USD
Top decile79,440 USD
🇺🇸 California2022
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median83,740 USD
Average78,190 USD
Middle 50%59,560 USD - 97,020 USD
Decile range46,770 USD - 98,970 USD
Bottom decile46,770 USD
Top decile98,970 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2022
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median50,020 USD
Average53,390 USD
Middle 50%39,160 USD - 64,830 USD
Decile range31,300 USD - 79,580 USD
Bottom decile31,300 USD
Top decile79,580 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2022
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median58,440 USD
Average62,300 USD
Middle 50%45,500 USD - 79,520 USD
Decile range38,790 USD - 86,580 USD
Bottom decile38,790 USD
Top decile86,580 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2022
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median44,270 USD
Average47,800 USD
Middle 50%38,290 USD - 59,860 USD
Decile range37,320 USD - 62,340 USD
Bottom decile37,320 USD
Top decile62,340 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2022
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median70,900 USD
Average72,110 USD
Middle 50%53,300 USD - 89,920 USD
Decile range46,450 USD - 102,390 USD
Bottom decile46,450 USD
Top decile102,390 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2022 National2022 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2022 State2022 - SOC 2018
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