Recreational Therapist Salary
The average Recreational Therapist Salary calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Recreational Therapists work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and medical offices. Wages will vary depending on the location and the setting. Area of specialization also plays a part in how much they earn. The assumption was made that the Recreational Therapists reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year. Recreational Therapist Salary: Median Hourly & Annual Data Hourly A Recreational Therapists average salary is $18.43 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $10.43 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $27.90 per hour. Annually On an annual basis the average (median) salary is $38,330 The lowest 10% earn less than $21,700 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $58,030 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average. Lowest and Highest Recreational Therapist Salary The lowest paid Recreational Therapists earn less with average wages below $9.00 per hour. Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors. The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas. The highest pay levels are found in major metropolitan areas where the mean or average wage is over $25.00 per hour. Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries Top 5 States The best states to earn a Recreational Therapist salary are Washington $44,900, District of Columbia $50,870,Hawaii $47,610, California 46,600 and New York $45,040. Top 5 Metropolitan Areas The 5 best paying city or metropolitan areas are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,010, Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division $53,650, San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division $53,220, Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division $50,610, Tacoma, WA Metropolitan Division $50,180. Other Industries that Employ Recreational Therapists The majority are employed in nursing care facilities. A small number of Recreational Therapists work in federal service, military healthcare systems, and universities. Employment Data It is estimated that there are 23,260 Recreational Therapists employed in the U.S. Where They Work Over 6,560 Recreational Therapists work in nursing care facilities. An additional 1,560 work in elder care facilities. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals and general hospitals employ over 7,000 more. State and Federal government employs almost 3,000 recreational therapists. Private Practice Vs Employment Recreational Therapist's work primarily as supportive personnel. The nature of their work limits the opportunities for self-employment. Benefits Fringe benefits will vary depending on business size and other factors. To see what a typical benefits package is worth A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year. See the complete list of healthcare job descriptions See the complete list of healthcare salary data pages |