Salary by Education Level
What the Data Shows
For Recreational Therapists positions, filings requiring a Master's degree carried an average declared salary of $44,622 versus $48,771 for those requiring a Bachelor's - a premium of -8.5%. Across all certified filings with a stated education level, 79.2% accepted a Bachelor's degree as the minimum requirement.
Education vs Salary
| Education Level | Average Salary | Filings | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | $48,771 | 19 | 79.2% |
| Master's | $44,622 | 4 | 16.7% |
| None | $37,960 | 1 | 4.2% |