The salary statistics and trend of recreational therapists in the industry of residential intellectual and developmental disability 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 | $26,150 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $31,860 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $39,190 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $48,570 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $58,540 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for recreational therapists in the industry of residential intellectual and developmental disability 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 $58,540. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $39,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent recreational therapists is $26,150.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of recreational therapists in the industry of Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $39,190 | 7.32% | 9.62% |
| 2016 | $36,320 | 7.02% | - |
| 2015 | $33,770 | -6.34% | - |
| 2014 | $35,910 | -2.34% | - |
| 2013 | $36,750 | 3.62% | - |
| 2012 | $35,420 | - | - |
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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