The salary statistics and trend of recreational therapists in the industry of local government, including schools and hospitals are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare recreational therapists salaries in different industries within the federal, state, and local government sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,030 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,260 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,450 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $63,560 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $77,380 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for recreational therapists in the industry of local government, including schools and 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 $77,380. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,450. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent recreational therapists is $29,030.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of recreational therapists in the industry of Local government, including schools and hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,450 | 3.53% | 14.95% |
| 2016 | $48,670 | 1.48% | - |
| 2015 | $47,950 | 6.86% | - |
| 2014 | $44,660 | 0.72% | - |
| 2013 | $44,340 | 3.23% | - |
| 2012 | $42,910 | - | - |
The average salaries of recreational therapists in eight industries within the federal, state, and local government 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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