The salary statistics and trend of recreational therapists in the industry of specialty (except 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 | $32,760 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,990 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,150 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,970 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $73,420 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for recreational therapists in the industry of specialty (except 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 $73,420. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,150. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent recreational therapists is $32,760.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of recreational therapists in the industry of Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $48,150 | 1.43% | 5.42% |
| 2016 | $47,460 | -2.38% | - |
| 2015 | $48,590 | 1.96% | - |
| 2014 | $47,640 | 1.81% | - |
| 2013 | $46,780 | 2.65% | - |
| 2012 | $45,540 | - | - |
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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