Federal Wage Data on RTs

Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2010
Recreational TherapistsPlan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and arts and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity. Excludes "Recreation Workers" (39-9032).
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National estimates for this occupation: Top
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:

Mean hourly wage Mean annual wage (2)
$19.92 $41,440 0.6 %

Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:

Percentile 10% 25% 50 (Median) 75% 90%
Hourly Wage $11.85 $14.86 $18.95 $24.38 $30.13
Annual Wage $24,640 $30,910 $39,410 $50,700 $62,670
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Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.

Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:

Industry Employment (1) Percent of industry employment Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Nursing Care Facilities 4,870 0.29 $17.52 $36,440
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals 3,870 0.08 $21.95 $45,650
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals 2,700 1.12 $20.82 $43,300
State Government (OES Designation) 1,840 0.08 $20.68 $43,020
Community Care Facilities for the Elderly 1,410 0.19 $16.83 $35,010