The salary statistics and trend of recreational therapists in the industry of elementary and secondary schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare recreational therapists salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,520 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,000 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $49,680 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,170 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $78,520 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for recreational therapists in the industry of elementary and secondary schools. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) recreational therapists is $78,520. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $49,680. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent recreational therapists is $26,520.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of recreational therapists in the industry of Elementary and Secondary Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $49,680 | 0.79% | 16.04% |
| 2016 | $49,290 | 8.05% | - |
| 2015 | $45,320 | 0.09% | - |
| 2014 | $45,280 | 13.16% | - |
| 2013 | $39,320 | -6.08% | - |
| 2012 | $41,710 | - | - |
The average salaries of recreational therapists in 13 industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of recreational therapists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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