Recreational Therapists in Alaska
Considering a career as a Recreational Therapist in Alaska?
28.6%
Jobs Projection
10
Job Openings
- Projected employment for Recreational Therapists in Alaska is growing faster than average.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Recreational Therapist Career?
- Health Professions
- Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Top States for Recreational Therapists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Recreational Therapists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
California | 1,630 | $79,890 |
New York | 1,500 | $53,970 |
Pennsylvania | 1,250 | $46,280 |
Texas | 1,090 | $43,260 |
Illinois | 950 | $44,060 |
Massachusetts | 880 | $50,880 |
Arizona | 750 | $47,740 |
Michigan | 710 | $49,230 |
Ohio | 680 | $44,680 |
Wisconsin | 670 | $43,950 |
Georgia | 650 | $42,200 |
Missouri | 630 | $43,060 |
Florida | 480 | $46,720 |
New Jersey | 470 | $58,100 |
Virginia | 420 | $45,180 |
North Carolina | 400 | $44,960 |
Minnesota | 390 | $54,460 |
Connecticut | 380 | $57,890 |
Utah | 380 | $47,030 |
Kansas | 370 | $34,960 |
Below are the states where Recreational Therapists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
California | $79,890 |
District of Columbia | $64,120 |
Nevada | $59,120 |
New Jersey | $58,100 |
Connecticut | $57,890 |
Washington | $57,460 |
Hawaii | $55,000 |
Oregon | $54,680 |
Minnesota | $54,460 |
New York | $53,970 |
Related Careers in Alaska
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Alaska Employment Total |
---|---|
Physical Therapists | 640 |
Occupational Therapists | 270 |
Speech-Language Pathologists | 230 |
Respiratory Therapists | 170 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Barbara E. Carver under License
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