The salary statistics and trend of recreational therapists in the industry of psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 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 | $32,690 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,640 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,690 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $63,020 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $75,570 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for recreational therapists in the industry of psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals. 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 $75,570. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,690. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent recreational therapists is $32,690.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of recreational therapists in the industry of Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $48,690 | 0.97% | 7.93% |
| 2016 | $48,220 | 1.58% | - |
| 2015 | $47,460 | 5.33% | - |
| 2014 | $44,930 | -0.78% | - |
| 2013 | $45,280 | 0.99% | - |
| 2012 | $44,830 | - | - |
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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