The salary statistics and trend of recreational therapists in the industry of individual and family services 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 | $26,110 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,520 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $42,460 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $60,290 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for recreational therapists in the industry of individual and family services. 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 $60,290. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,460. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent recreational therapists is $26,110.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of recreational therapists in the industry of Individual and Family Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $42,460 | 6.64% | 15.64% |
| 2016 | $39,640 | 6.28% | - |
| 2015 | $37,150 | 7.38% | - |
| 2014 | $34,410 | -2.38% | - |
| 2013 | $35,230 | -1.67% | - |
| 2012 | $35,820 | - | - |
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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