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 States2024
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median60,280 USD
Average65,350 USD
Middle 50%48,230 USD - 77,680 USD
Decile range39,520 USD - 96,600 USD
Bottom decile39,520 USD
Top decile96,600 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2024
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median52,050 USD
Average56,460 USD
Middle 50%47,930 USD - 61,260 USD
Decile range41,630 USD - 80,540 USD
Bottom decile41,630 USD
Top decile80,540 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2024
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median61,110 USD
Average66,150 USD
Middle 50%53,910 USD - 78,890 USD
Decile range49,710 USD - 88,400 USD
Bottom decile49,710 USD
Top decile88,400 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2024
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median45,060 USD
Average48,650 USD
Middle 50%30,010 USD - 61,810 USD
Decile range27,390 USD - 88,460 USD
Bottom decile27,390 USD
Top decile88,460 USD
🇺🇸 California2024
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median96,530 USD
Average93,270 USD
Middle 50%82,920 USD - 102,640 USD
Decile range61,270 USD - 112,550 USD
Bottom decile61,270 USD
Top decile112,550 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2024
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median62,630 USD
Average62,040 USD
Middle 50%51,150 USD - 69,480 USD
Decile range42,840 USD - 85,110 USD
Bottom decile42,840 USD
Top decile85,110 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2024
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median61,030 USD
Average66,960 USD
Middle 50%50,170 USD - 79,600 USD
Decile range46,520 USD - 99,230 USD
Bottom decile46,520 USD
Top decile99,230 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2024
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median42,310 USD
Average50,940 USD
Middle 50%40,320 USD - 59,650 USD
Decile range40,320 USD - 68,540 USD
Bottom decile40,320 USD
Top decile68,540 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2024
29-1125SOC 2018 29-1125
GroupAll
Median92,010 USD
Average88,810 USD
Middle 50%70,340 USD - 103,050 USD
Decile range58,940 USD - 114,190 USD
Bottom decile58,940 USD
Top decile114,190 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018
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