Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Baltimore City Workforce Region
All-industry
Establishments reporting18
Estimated employment90
Employment RSE23.11
Mean wage$24.04
Mean RSE3.54
Entry wage$16.47
Experienced wage$27.83
10th percentile wage$14.12
50th percentile wage$24.13
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$24.13 $37.48  -$13.35
2019$23.64+2.1%$36.72 +2.1%-$13.07
2018$23.10+2.3%$35.88 +2.3%-$12.77
2017$22.61+2.2%$35.12 +2.2%-$12.50
2016$22.14+2.1%$34.38 +2.1%-$12.24
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$24.13 $24.61  -$0.48
2019$23.64+2.1%$23.91 +2.9%-$0.27
2018$23.10+2.3%$23.21 +3.0%-$0.11
2017$22.61+2.2%$22.55 +2.9%$0.06
2016$22.14+2.1%$22.02 +2.4%$0.11
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Montgomery Workforce Region $34.63 50
Prince George's Workforce Region $27.58 20
Baltimore City Workforce Region $24.13 90
Western Maryland Workforce Region $22.93 40
Baltimore County Workforce Region $20.27 80
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Mid-Maryland Workforce Region $14.77 120
Baltimore City Workforce Region $24.13 90
Baltimore County Workforce Region $20.27 80
Montgomery Workforce Region $34.63 50
Western Maryland Workforce Region $22.93 40
Wages in other areas

Maryland Department of Labor
Office of Workforce Information & Performance
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program
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Last updated April 2021