DOL Median (Alabama)
$50,128
vs National
+16.6%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,028
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,128
+16.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in Alabama earns $50,128 in nominal terms, which is 16.6% above the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,028 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Alabama
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FRONTLINE HOSPITAL, LLC | $50,128 | 1 |
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How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Alabama?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in Alabama is $50,128 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in Alabama earns 16.6% more than the national median of $43,000, or $57,028 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.