The salary statistics and trend of recreational therapists in the industry of outpatient care centers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare recreational therapists salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,460 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,520 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,740 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,750 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $70,610 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for recreational therapists in the industry of outpatient care centers. 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 $70,610. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,740. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent recreational therapists is $29,460.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of recreational therapists in the industry of Outpatient Care Centers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $46,740 | 13.41% | 11.77% |
| 2016 | $40,470 | 3.11% | - |
| 2015 | $39,210 | -0.84% | - |
| 2014 | $39,540 | -7.18% | - |
| 2013 | $42,380 | 2.69% | - |
| 2012 | $41,240 | - | - |
The average salaries of recreational therapists in 33 industries within the health care and social assistance 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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