The salary statistics and trend of recreational therapists in the industry of nursing and residential care facilities 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 | $25,490 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $40,620 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $52,180 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $63,730 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for recreational therapists in the industry of nursing and residential care facilities. 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 $63,730. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,620. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent recreational therapists is $25,490.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of recreational therapists in the industry of Nursing and Residential Care Facilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $40,620 | 2.98% | 9.53% |
| 2016 | $39,410 | -0.84% | - |
| 2015 | $39,740 | 2.79% | - |
| 2014 | $38,630 | 0.16% | - |
| 2013 | $38,570 | 4.72% | - |
| 2012 | $36,750 | - | - |
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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