The salary statistics and trend of recreational therapists in the industry of outpatient mental health and substance abuse 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 | $25,760 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,900 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $42,700 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $54,940 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $72,480 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for recreational therapists in the industry of outpatient mental health and substance abuse 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 $72,480. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,700. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent recreational therapists is $25,760.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of recreational therapists in the industry of Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $42,700 | 15.22% | 4.10% |
| 2016 | $36,200 | 5.94% | - |
| 2015 | $34,050 | 9.75% | - |
| 2014 | $30,730 | -33.16% | - |
| 2013 | $40,920 | -0.07% | - |
| 2012 | $40,950 | - | - |
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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