Average salary, compensation, and wages for Recreational therapists in the United States


Median annual earnings of recreational therapists were $30,540 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $23,180 and $38,620. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,130, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $47,180. In 2002, median annual earnings for recreational therapists were $25,010 in nursing care facilities.




More information on Recreational therapists from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Recreational therapists occupation
Number of Recreational therapists in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Recreational therapists
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Training requirements for Recreational therapists




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