Recreational Therapists
Provide treatment and recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $26.49 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Well above statewide average
Growth rate: 10.4% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Bachelor's degree is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Activity Director Rehabilitation Therapist Therapeutic Recreation Specialist See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Recreational Therapists *
U S |
$20.77 | $25.63 | $33.22 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$22.33 | $26.49 | $32.75 |
Central Minnesota |
$22.53 | $29 | $39.26 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$29.42 | $32.93 | $40.57 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$25.79 | $30.96 | $36.43 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$22.33 | $23.25 | $31.4 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 350 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Recreational Therapists most often work?
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 680 new Recreational Therapists to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.