Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting72
Estimated employment460
Employment RSE13.14
Mean wage$22.39
Mean RSE4.73
Entry wage$13.23
Experienced wage$26.96
10th percentile wage$12.20
50th percentile wage$21.79
Recreational Therapists (29-1125)
Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity. Excludes Recreation Workers (39-9032).
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$21.79 $37.79  -$16.00
2019$21.35+2.1%$37.02 +2.1%-$15.67
2018$20.86+2.3%$36.17 +2.3%-$15.31
2017$20.42+2.2%$35.41 +2.2%-$14.99
2016$19.99+2.1%$34.67 +2.1%-$14.67
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$21.79 $23.44  -$1.65
2019$21.35+2.1%$22.77 +2.9%-$1.42
2018$20.86+2.3%$22.11 +3.0%-$1.25
2017$20.42+2.2%$21.48 +2.9%-$1.06
2016$19.99+2.1%$20.98 +2.4%-$0.98
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $21.79 460
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $21.79 460
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Last updated April 2021