The salary statistics and trend of recreational therapists in the industry of ambulatory health care 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 | $30,950 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,410 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,240 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,700 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $73,800 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for recreational therapists in the industry of ambulatory health care 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 $73,800. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,240. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent recreational therapists is $30,950.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of recreational therapists in the industry of Ambulatory Health Care Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $48,240 | 1.91% | 17.56% |
| 2016 | $47,320 | 2.37% | - |
| 2015 | $46,200 | 10.39% | - |
| 2014 | $41,400 | 7.54% | - |
| 2013 | $38,280 | -3.89% | - |
| 2012 | $39,770 | - | - |
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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