Recreational Therapists (29-1125)
Occupation description: 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 arts and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity. Excludes Recreation Workers (39-9032).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 150 | 163 | 8.7 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| United States | 19,800 | 21,200 | 0.0 | 400 | 600 | 1,100 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 24.58 | 14.85 | 18.19 | 23.18 | 29.79 | 37.49 |
