The salary statistics and trend of recreational therapists in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional 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 | $33,090 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,830 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $54,730 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $63,540 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $76,770 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for recreational therapists in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional 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 $76,770. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $54,730. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent recreational therapists is $33,090.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of recreational therapists in the industry of Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $54,730 | 6.52% | 14.93% |
| 2016 | $51,160 | 4.36% | - |
| 2015 | $48,930 | 8.77% | - |
| 2014 | $44,640 | -10.22% | - |
| 2013 | $49,200 | 5.37% | - |
| 2012 | $46,560 | - | - |
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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