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 States2023
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median57,120 USD
Average60,910 USD
Middle 50%46,420 USD - 73,150 USD
Decile range37,960 USD - 92,080 USD
Bottom decile37,960 USD
Top decile92,080 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2023
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median51,760 USD
Average54,250 USD
Middle 50%47,980 USD - 58,860 USD
Decile range41,600 USD - 71,410 USD
Bottom decile41,600 USD
Top decile71,410 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2023
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median58,870 USD
Average65,740 USD
Middle 50%51,400 USD - 76,840 USD
Decile range47,840 USD - 89,380 USD
Bottom decile47,840 USD
Top decile89,380 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2023
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median51,670 USD
Average57,830 USD
Middle 50%43,350 USD - 73,690 USD
Decile range37,210 USD - 85,030 USD
Bottom decile37,210 USD
Top decile85,030 USD
🇺🇸 California2023
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median93,080 USD
Average89,660 USD
Middle 50%80,810 USD - 99,650 USD
Decile range59,200 USD - 101,430 USD
Bottom decile59,200 USD
Top decile101,430 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2023
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median54,470 USD
Average59,540 USD
Middle 50%52,050 USD - 67,760 USD
Decile range41,620 USD - 81,820 USD
Bottom decile41,620 USD
Top decile81,820 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2023
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median65,350 USD
Average68,320 USD
Middle 50%51,670 USD - 84,010 USD
Decile range43,370 USD - 97,470 USD
Bottom decile43,370 USD
Top decile97,470 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2023
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median40,700 USD
Average47,470 USD
Middle 50%40,420 USD - 48,820 USD
Decile range39,150 USD - 65,900 USD
Bottom decile39,150 USD
Top decile65,900 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2023
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median81,440 USD
Average83,610 USD
Middle 50%64,330 USD - 102,150 USD
Decile range56,650 USD - 109,920 USD
Bottom decile56,650 USD
Top decile109,920 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2023 National2023 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2023 State2023 - SOC 2018
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